2007 Yamaha XVS13 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 10, 2019 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XVS13 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha XVS13. That is the most of any XVS13 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 12,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 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 2007 Yamaha XVS13 problems

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

Steering2 · ~12,250 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~2,572 mi
Electrical System1 · ~2,940 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~500 mi
Power Train1 · ~100 mi
Structure1 · ~100 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~10 mi
Wheels1 · ~24,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering225%12,250——
Vehicle Speed Control225%2,572——
Electrical System113%2,940——
Engine and Engine Cooling113%500——
Power Train113%100——
Structure113%100——
Unknown or Other113%10——
Wheels113%24,400——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 5 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 5200852009: 1200912019: 120191

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha XVS13 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Yamaha XVS13.

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.

I purchased a motorcycle from harley-davidson and it had a car tire on the back of it and i was in an accident 3 days later where someone cut me off i did the brakes hard and turn it and lost control come to find out there's a back tire on the back of his that is a car tire and the same thing that…

Steering · received Dec 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11288167

Speedometer stops and become stuck at one speed wile riding. *tr

Electrical System · received Jan 22, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10256033

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha xvs13. While driving at various speeds, the motor makes a very loud ticking sound. Secondly, the vehicle has reduced power and gas mileage while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that a chain in the motor was failing, which was the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 1, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10236652

While maneuvering my vstar 1300 tourer (xvs13ctw(c)) at low speeds in the friction zone the throttle sticks intermittently causing the bike to become unstable due to the lack of power and fall over. Many 1300 owners are experiencing this issue as outlined on various web based forums. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 18, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10234875

Clutch is extremely noisy and intermittently difficult to get into and out of gear. Manufacturer ok'd replacement of my 2007 vstar 1300 tour just about entire clutch box with the 2008 vstar 1300 tour clutch box. This has been a problem since purchase. *tr

Power Train · received Jul 18, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10234871

Other Yamaha XVS13 years

2009 XVS13 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 XVS1310
200780

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XVS13?

Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha XVS13?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Yamaha XVS13 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS13 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.