2001 Yamaha XVS650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS650 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha XVS650. That ranks 2nd out of 8 XVS650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 29,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Yamaha XVS650 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 | 38% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 25% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha XVS650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha XVS650.
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.
Consumer passenger seat came a loose and consumer fell off while traveling at 55 mph. *nj the consumer received a recall letter from yamaha on april 16, 2007 but the letter was dated march 3, 2005. The consumer was informed the recall was sent to the original owner. The consumer stated the bike was…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph eighteen of the rear wheel spokes snapped. Although, the vehicle wobbled it was driven safely from the road. The short spokes became loose prior to the incident and were tightened at an independent repair shop. After the incident the wheel was replaced by…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the motorcycle started wobbling without warning. The vehicle was moved off the road and towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the spokes were loose on the rear rim. The independent mechanic recommended taking the motorcycle to a…
The front fender on my 2001 yamaha v-star classic [xvs650an(c)] started making a squeaking noise from the front fender area. When i started looking for the reason for the noise i noticed that the fender had developed a crack on the right side right behind the shock. I'm sure that the crack occurred…
I was traveling at >30 mph on paved surface road. I had just made a left turn and was going through gears to accelerate to cruising speed. A dog entered the roadway and i applied both brakes to slow down. Rear brake immediately went into a lockup situation and wouldn't release, resulting in loss of…
Other Yamaha XVS650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS650 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 XVS650 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 XVS650 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 XVS650 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 XVS650 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha XVS650?
Owners most often report power train, wheels, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha XVS650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Yamaha XVS650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS650 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.