1999 Yamaha XVS650A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS650A years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha XVS650A. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Yamaha XVS650A 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Yamaha XVS650A recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Yamaha XVS650A.
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.
I own an yamaha xvs650(v-star) and it has come to mine as well as alot of others that the drive shaft of these bikes needs regualar lubing maintenance that is not being followed during periodic maintenance and sometimes during initial assembly by yamaha. This issue has come to attention because of…
Consumer was traveling on his motorcycle approximately 40 mph when front brakes locked up without any activation, once the release valve was opened the brakes then were released, the motorcycle was driven 100 feet and the front brakes locked up again, consumer received burns, cuts, and a broken…
Other Yamaha XVS650A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha XVS650A?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha XVS650A?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Yamaha XVS650A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS650A model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.