Yamaha SR400 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha SR400, across 4 model years (2015–2018). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2015: 0201502016: 0201602017: 1201712018: 020180

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha SR400 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No SR400 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 SR400: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha SR400 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline110

All Yamaha SR400 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 SR40001——
2017 SR40011—Fuel System, Gasoline
2016 SR40001——
2015 SR40001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha SR400 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha SR400?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha SR400 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.