1999 Yamaha XV1600AL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV1600AL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Yamaha XV1600AL recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: Vehicle description: on certain road star motorcycles, if the bolts holding the exhaust system are allowed to loosen, the bracket holding the mufflers can break.
Risk: If this occurs, the broken bracket and the mufflers could fall loose from the motorcycle, damaging or pulling loose the rear hydraulic brake hose, causing loss of rear brake performance. The loose muffler parts could also present a traffic hazard for those around the motorcycle. Additionally, the rider could be distracted as the mufflers fall loose, leading to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new muffler bracket. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-6-yamaha (1-800-693-6242).
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.
While traveling about 40mph the weld mount for the rear shock separated which caused the bike to lower on the rear tire. *tt
Other Yamaha XV1600AL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV1600AL model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.