2018 Yamaha XV1900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV1900 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Yamaha XV1900. That ranks 2nd out of 11 XV1900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 60%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Yamaha XV1900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 2,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Yamaha XV1900 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switchDo not drive
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
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.
Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for…
Cam/Lifter failure on many of these bikes (Venture and Eluder/2018 model). Mine hasn't failed yet but many have. Needs to be investigated as this is a major safety issue if it happens while the bike is on the road.
Engine unexpectedly sputtered and quit while traveling on a narrow two-lane road with no place to pull off to the side. Engaged emergency flashers to alert oncoming traffic. The bike would not restart. Was able to get a tow after a couple of hours. Mileage on the motorcycle was 19,354 miles. 1…
Cam/lifter failure.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY…
Other Yamaha XV1900 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 XV1900 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 XV1900 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 XV1900 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 XV1900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 XV1900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 XV1900 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 XV1900 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XV1900 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 XV1900 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 XV1900 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Yamaha XV1900?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Yamaha XV1900?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.