Yamaha XT250 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha XT250, across 5 model years (2008–2015). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Yamaha XT250 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XT250 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 XT250: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 XT250: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 XT250: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 XT250 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha XT250 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 XT250 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 XT250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 XT250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 XT250 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2008 XT250 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha XT250 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (2), 2008 (2), 2009 (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 XT250?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Yamaha XT250 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.