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2009 Yamaha XVS650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Yamaha XVS650, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Yamaha XVS650 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.

0 recalls

2009 Yamaha XVS650 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other XVS650 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 XVS650 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What XVS650 owners report

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

ON OR ABOUT 03/01/2010. THE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 60-70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. RESULTING IN A BEARING FAILURE, EATING AWAY OF SEAL AND GEAR OIL BEING SPLASHED THROUGHOUT REAR WHEEL. *JS MANUFACTURED REFUSED TO EVALUATE FAILED COMPONENT. ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE ORIGINAL FINAL…
Complaint 10592445 · May 19, 2014 · 50,000 miles

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