2002 Yamaha XVS650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS650 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha XVS650. That is the most of any XVS650 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 6 | 46% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 13,375 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 15% | 8,415 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 4,829 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha XVS650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
On these model the shaft on the final-drive going into the rear differential is not oiled nor has enough grease to last over 10k miles. I have had this bike serviced at every service interval and greasing the splines is not in the service. Nor can they be greased when the tire change is performed…
The driveshaft stripped while coming to a stop. A defect in design. Water rusted the driveshaft. *tr
Like many owners of the yamaha 650 series, i am experiencing issues with the final drive. Mine is leeking fluid that had metallic chips in it with only 30,000 miles. It is being diagnosed tomorrow, but i already know the issue and will be attempting to fix it myself. Sicne there are countless…
I got the recall notice from yamaha about the defect. I contacted the closest dealer for the repair as instructed by the mfg. The dealer wants me to pay a deposit before ordering the parts required to repair the defect named in the recall! I then contacted the mfg. To voice my complaint, and got…
The rear tire contained cracks in the sidewall. *jb the rear tire was cracking all around the sidewall. The dealer suggested that this was normal. The tire was dry rotted. The dealer also stated that there were large amounts of static electricity that could have caused the problem. *sc *jb
Other Yamaha XVS650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 XVS650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS650 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 XVS650 | 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 2002 Yamaha XVS650?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha XVS650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.