2009 Yamaha XVS65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS65 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Yamaha XVS65. That ranks 2nd out of 13 XVS65 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 3 | 75% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 9,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Yamaha XVS65 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Yamaha XVS65.
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 brake failure and total destruction from a single missing bolt. Rear brake assembly lost bottom bolt, on braking this resulted in the entire drum spinning and breaking control arm from drum and wrapping linkage arm around brake drum. Complete loss of rear brakes. *tr
Final drive assembly of yamaha vstar takes on water when riding in rain, oil degrades and results in interior bearing assembly failure. Metal shavings can be found inside final drive unit. Others have complained of possible bearings breaking free and resulting in spline lockup... Rendering a rear…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs65y. After the vehicle has cooled down in the park position, the vehicle jumps forward four feet once it has been restarted. The failure has occurred ten times. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist because the vehicle was designed in that manner…
At 750-1,000 miles major clutch slippage was detected. This prevents acceleration to avoid accident zones or retreat from accident zone. At 3,600 miles front brake failure was detected. Where depression of brake lever took four depressions to return pressure. No accident in either case, however…
Other Yamaha XVS65 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS65 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 XVS65 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 XVS65 | 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 2009 Yamaha XVS65?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Yamaha XVS65?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.