2014 Yamaha XVS950 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS950 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Yamaha XVS950. That is the most of any XVS950 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 104 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 40% | 104 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 30% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Yamaha XVS950 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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.
Yamaha installed from factory a speedometer that is blatantly unreadable during daytime hours. The speedometer is simply too dim to contrast with the sun and poses a hazard when trying to read your current speed. As this bike is a daily driver for myself, I'm needing to look to the aftermarket to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 yamaha xvs950. While driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission was destroyed due to a design flaw. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not…
My concern is the death wobble the bike has when at speeds around 45 mph.
The speedometer on my 2014 yamaha bolt motorcycle is almost indecipherable. It is difficult to see at night and totally washes out during the daytime. The engineers covered a low contrast black and gray digital display with a dark tint. This was an unnecessary addition and contributes to creating a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 yamaha xvs950. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud grinding noise was heard near the rear of the motorcycle. The contact pulled over and inspected the motorcycle and found that the drive belt pulley deteriorated on both sides of the motorcycle. The vehicle was…
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 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 XVS950 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Yamaha XVS950?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Yamaha XVS950?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.