Yamaha XVS65 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha XVS65, across 13 model years (1996–2009). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Yamaha XVS65 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XVS65 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 XVS65: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 XVS65: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 XVS65: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 XVS65: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2002 XVS65: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2005 XVS65: 1 complaint, 2 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 XVS65 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha XVS65 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 XVS65 | 4 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 XVS65 | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2006 XVS65 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 XVS65 | 1 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 XVS65 | 4 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 XVS65 | 5 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 XVS65 | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 XVS65 | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 XVS65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1999 XVS65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 XVS65 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 XVS65 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 XVS65 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha XVS65 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (5), 2009 (4), 2004 (4). 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 XVS65?
Power Train, with 16 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha XVS65 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.