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2003 Yamaha XV16Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2003 Yamaha XV16, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Yamaha XV16 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Yamaha XV16 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 03V-309 · Aug 26, 2003 · 29,139 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other XV16 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XV16 median. How we score

'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XV16 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Lost 4th and faith gear. With under 20,000 miles on the motorcycle. Just cruising at highway speeds. Hit a bump it popped out of gear bike was slowing down I clicked to the next gear down and boom sounded like belt or something broke. Still have gears 1 through 3
Complaint 11427675 · Aug 4, 2021
DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAD BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.*AK
Complaint 10063534 · Mar 19, 2004
DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2004. *AK
Complaint 10061271 · Mar 3, 2004

Own a 2003 XV16?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.