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1999 Yamaha XV1600ATLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Yamaha XV1600ATL, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Yamaha XV1600ATL has problems

2 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

1 recall

1999 Yamaha XV1600ATL 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

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 01V-094 · Mar 23, 2001 · 13,362 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BROKEN BRACKET AND THE MUFFLERS COULD FALL LOOSE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, DAMAGING OR PULLING LOOSE THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE, CAUSING LOSS…

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

1999 vs. every other XV1600ATL 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 XV1600ATL median. How we score

'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XV1600ATL owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL 01V094000, MUFFLER BRACKET, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER ON 27MAR2001. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO SAID PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE YET. THEY WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER WHEN PARTS CAME IN. AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS AND VISITS TO DEALER, CALLED TO YAMAHA, CONSUMER WAS ONLY TOLD NOT TO RIDE VEHICLE AND WAIT…
Complaint 889779 · Jun 5, 2001

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