2006 Yamaha YP400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Yamaha YP400, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Yamaha YP400 has problems

3 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
Fuel system, gasoline20
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2006 Yamaha YP400 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

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 08V-180 · Apr 23, 2008 · 9,600 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY.

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

2006 vs. every other YP400 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 YP400 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Yamaha YP400, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORSCOOTER STALLINGPE08018 · closed May 13, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-180
In owners' words

What YP400 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YP400V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE SCOOTER STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY AND CRASH WERE INCREASED. THE SCOOTER WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR…
Complaint 10282435 · Aug 31, 2009 · 2,451 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YP400 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V180000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP); HOWEVER, IT CONTINUES TO STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACTUAL HARNESS WAS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE REMEDY,…
Complaint 10272788 · Jun 3, 2009 · 600 miles

Own a 2006 YP400?

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