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2001 Yamaha XVS65Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Yamaha XVS65, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha XVS65 has problems

1 complaint 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 train10

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

2 recalls

2001 Yamaha XVS65 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

Seats: motorcycle

Recall 05V-067 · Mar 3, 2005 · 179,042 vehicles

Risk. IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER.

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

2001 vs. every other XVS65 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 XVS65 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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