2016 Yamaha XVS950 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS950 years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Yamaha XVS950. That ranks 4th out of 9 XVS950 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,002 miles. 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 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 100% | 3,002 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Yamaha XVS950 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
I have owned the motorcycle for one year exactly, and it has 6500 miles on it now. It has developed a severe wobble at 45 mph that goes away at around 53 mph. The handlebars almost shake out of my hands and i have to speed up or slow down to stop the wobble. I have done some research and it seems…
Severe "death wobble" at 45 mph. Very dangerous and after doing some research, nearly every bolt owner is reporting same problem. The problem stems from the sub-standard bearing used in the triple tree, remedy is installing new higher quality tapered bearings. Yamaha has refused to address this…
Other Yamaha XVS950 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 XVS950 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 XVS950 | 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 2016 Yamaha XVS950?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Yamaha XVS950?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.