2006 Yamaha XV1900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2022 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XV1900 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha XV1900. That is the most of any XV1900 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 21,339 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Yamaha XV1900 problems

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

Power Train6 · ~21,339 mi
Engine2 · ~22,005 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~31,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~20,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~20,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train655%21,339——
Engine218%22,005——
Fuel/propulsion System218%31,000——
Electrical System19%20,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline19%20,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 2201322014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 1201812020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Yamaha XV1900 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha XV1900.

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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 shifting into and out of 3rd gear it began to clunk and now is almost useless. Yamaha is aware that they had a defective gears and replaced the gears with a new kit part number. They refuse to replace the parts and do the repair at their cost well knowing it is a manufacturing defect and can…

Power Train · received Feb 1, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11449775

Motorcycle just stops/ shuts off for no reason. Have stalled at red lights and on highway. Then very hard to start. Have spent thousands at dealer to fix, still not fixed.

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 31, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419106

I was riding home from college and i down shifted from 4th gear to third and heard a noise and the bike stalled. I was able to get it into neutral and it started back up again however if i shift into third it makes a horrible tapping noise. So, i have been riding the bike without using 3rd gear. I…

Power Train · received May 19, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11325198

3rd gear makes a lot of noise even in idle. People on line say it's a defective gear pin that yamaha knows about but won't recall.

Power Train · received Jul 10, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11110590

Third gear is going bad

Engine · received Sep 18, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11023970

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha XV1900?

Owners most often report power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha XV1900?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Yamaha XV1900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV1900 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.