2017 Yamaha XVS950 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS950 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Yamaha XVS950. That ranks 3rd out of 9 XVS950 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 13 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 67% | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Yamaha XVS950 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
Steering head ball bearing gets sloppy writhing 1-4000 miles creating a death wobble in steering around 40mph.
Around 45 mph or when slowing down, the bike begins to form a speed wobble which is extremely dangerous. Bike has 4,200 miles on it. Changed the head bearings to tapered roller bearings and it's been fixed. This has been a documented issue for years. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 yamaha xvs950. The contact stated that the led display for the speedometer made it difficult to see the speedometer during the daylight. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure…
Other Yamaha XVS950 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 XVS950 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XVS950 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 XVS950 | 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 2017 Yamaha XVS950?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, interior lighting problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Yamaha XVS950?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.