2003 Yamaha XVS65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS65 years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha XVS65. That is the most of any XVS65 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 14,058 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Yamaha XVS65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 80% | 14,058 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 13,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha XVS65 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Risk: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. In order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. Dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Risk: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
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.
Rear differential pinion gear is not lubricated with grease during initial assembly. Lubrication of this gear is a common practice in the motorcycle industry. This oversight causes the gear to slowly wear away over time causing catastrophic failure of the drivetrain. If this occurs in a busy…
As i was about to leave work and head back to my hotel, my motorcycle stopped working. I had to load it onto another vehicle and sent back home to be inspected. Upon inspection my mechanic had found a gear in my final drive had cracked and broken. The part has made my motorcycle inoperable. If this…
Yamaha xvs 650 drive shaft coupler fails. Could cause rider to lose control. Factory does not lubricate part at during assembly and does not inform owner to lubricate. This problem has occurred to many owners. This happened to me, without a major incident. Yamaha does not seem to care about this…
I purchased a used v-star motorcycle and, after only a few months of riding it, the piece that was used to secure my pedal shifter broke off. I was on a back road unable to shift into gear and had to push my bike off to the side of the road for safety. After i found the problem i realized that this…
A non maintenance part on the drive train of my 2003 yamaha 650 motorcycle went out causing the bike to stop in the middle of a busy intersection which could have caused death--no warning.the mechanic said the part should have been greased at the manufacturer, but with the rust ,there was no sign…
Other Yamaha XVS65 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XVS65 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS65 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 XVS65 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XVS65?
Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha XVS65?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS65 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.