2007 Yamaha XF50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 27, 2013 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XF50 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha XF50. That is the most of any XF50 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 3,561 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Yamaha XF50 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~3,561 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~1,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~5,300 mi
Steering1 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline360%3,561——
Engine and Engine Cooling120%1,500——
Fuel/propulsion System120%5,300——
Steering120%1,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822009: 1200912010: 1201012013: 120131

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha XF50 recalls (1)

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Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connectingSep 11, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V461000 · 4,800 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha is recalling 4,800 my 2007 xf50 and xc50 motorcycles. A crack may develop on the connecting rod. If the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break.

Risk: If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will disassemble the engine and the crankshaft will be replaced with one that has a properly heat-treated connecting rod. The recall began on september 26, 2008. 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.

I purchased my yamaha c3 scooter in may 2007 and it operated flawlessly until this summer. In hot humid conditions the scooter stalled-out or would not start. Initially, i thought it might be related to the summer blend of fuel, but then it occurred to me that it had run fine in the same conditions…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 27, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10532130

I have a 2007 yamaha c3 (xf50) scooter. It has known fuel pump issues, and in warm weather experiences symptoms of vapor lock and failing fuel pump issues. While riding the scooter, the fuel pump primes and feeds the engine fine until it heats up and begins to intermittently fail. At times it has…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 20, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10366975

My yamaha 2007 c3 scooter loses power in traffic or will not restart. My c3 had a safety recall last fall because of failure of drive shaft. C3 now apparently has problem with fuel pump causing loss of power in traffic and/or will not restart. Found information on the internet where other owners…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 2, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275678

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha xf50. The contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer since september 26, 2008 being repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 08v461000 (steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting). The recall stated that the recall repair would take three hours. The dealer…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 4, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10250758

Yamaha scooter xf50w had issues with two recalls. Consumer wants the scooter replaced or returned to yamaha for the purchase price. *nj the consumer stated the scooter would run for a short distance and then cut off. The problem was diagnosed as a defective fuel pump.*jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 17, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10245949

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2008 XF50 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 XF5020
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XF50?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha XF50?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Yamaha XF50 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XF50 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.