2015 Yamaha XT250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT250 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha XT250. That is the most of any XT250 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Yamaha XT250 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 | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 49 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 49 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Yamaha XT250 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.
Risk: A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) YAMAHA XT250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED. AS A RESULT, BOTH TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS WOULD BLINK AND CONFUSE OTHER MOTORISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDDLE TOWN CYCLES (3711 COMMERCE DR…
My yamaha xt 250, pops/backfires all the time during deceleration. Sometimes a very loud bang. I was told by yamaha that they designed the emission system this way to pass emissions. When they disconnected the emissions the loud popping and back firing went away. My concern is that the only way to…
Other Yamaha XT250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 XT250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 XT250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XT250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 XT250 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Yamaha XT250?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Yamaha XT250?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Yamaha XT250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT250 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.