2016 Yamaha XVS950Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Yamaha XVS950, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Yamaha XVS950 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Yamaha XVS950 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other XVS950 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 XVS950 median. How we score
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What XVS950 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE OWNED THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ONE YEAR EXACTLY, AND IT HAS 6500 MILES ON IT NOW. IT HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE WOBBLE AT 45 MPH THAT GOES AWAY AT AROUND 53 MPH. THE HANDLEBARS ALMOST SHAKE OUT OF MY HANDS AND I HAVE TO SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE WOBBLE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS…
SEVERE "DEATH WOBBLE" AT 45 MPH. VERY DANGEROUS AND AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, NEARLY EVERY BOLT OWNER IS REPORTING SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE SUB-STANDARD BEARING USED IN THE TRIPLE TREE, REMEDY IS INSTALLING NEW HIGHER QUALITY TAPERED BEARINGS. YAMAHA HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS THIS…
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