Yamaha XV250 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha XV250, across 13 model years (1996–2019). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Yamaha XV250 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XV250 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 XV250: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 XV250: 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 XV250 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha XV250 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 XV250 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Other | |
| 2007 XV250 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 XV250 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha XV250 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (1), 2007 (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 XV250?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Yamaha XV250 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.