2014 Yamaha Bolt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bolt years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Yamaha Bolt. That is the most of any Bolt model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (56 complaints, 68%), typically at around 50 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 82owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Yamaha Bolt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 68% | 50 | “impossible read” (23%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 28% | 350 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 9% | 1,616 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 1,005 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 248 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 1,440 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 1,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Yamaha Bolt recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Yamaha Motor Company (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 XVS950CU (Bolt) motorcycles manufactured March 2013 through June 2013. Slack or sag in the wiring harness may allow it to contact the exhaust manifold causing the wires to melt, and possibly short circuit.
Risk: If the wires short circuit, the fuses will blow which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall while riding, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it away from the exhaust. If the wiring harness is damaged, it will first be replaced. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle meter is dangerously dim. Not visible during daylight due to glare. Only 2014 yamaha bolt models encounter this issue. The speed can not be determined while riding nor any other information displayed on the meter.
Death wobble- steering instability at 35-45 mph. This could be fixed by the manufacturer by using tapered steering bearings
Speedometer can't be seen when traveling into the sun or any time the sun is at the wrong angle that it creates a non readable display, which happens to be almost any time the sun is out. This is a safety hazard not being able to read your speed as well as possibly causing speeding tickets. This…
Speedometer can't be seen when traveling into the sun or any time the sun is at the wrong angle that it creates a non readable display, which happens to be almost any time the sun is out. This is a safety hazard not being able to read your speed as well as possibly causing speeding tickets.
My concern is the death wobble the bike has when at speeds around 45 mph.
Other Yamaha Bolt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Bolt | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 82 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha Bolt?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Yamaha Bolt?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Yamaha Bolt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bolt model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.