2009 Yamaha XVS950 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS950 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Yamaha XVS950. That ranks 2nd out of 9 XVS950 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 17,433 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 XVS950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 60% | 17,433 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 19,866 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 19,866 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 19,866 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 19,866 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Yamaha XVS950 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Yamaha XVS950.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs95ctyr (na). While driving at 65 mph, the rear of the motorcycle wheel bearing locked up. The failure recurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer. The technician inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The motorcycle was not…
2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. Consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. The consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the rubber belt in the engine…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. The contact stated while driving 60 mph or at a higher speed the motorcycle vibrates excessively and causes the contacts feet to move off of the footboard. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who test drove it but was unable to duplicate the…
Other Yamaha XVS950 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XVS950 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 XVS950 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 XVS950 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
See all Yamaha XVS950 problems by year, every Yamaha model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Yamaha models
Embed this 2009 Yamaha XVS950 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Yamaha XVS950?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Yamaha XVS950?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS950 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.