2009 Yamaha XVS950 recalls & problems
The 2009 Yamaha XVS950 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2009 Yamaha XVS950.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly | 3 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Power train Axle assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jul 31, 2015 · 15,000 milesSuspension
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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. - Aug 25, 2012Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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 FALLEN OUT. IT LOOKED AS IF THE AXLE HAD BEEN CUT IN HALF AND THEN BROKE. *JB - Jun 19, 2012 · 19,866 milesSteering
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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,866. UPDATED 08/28/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT FORKS, FUEL LINE, AND REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY ALL HAD FAILURES AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. YAMAHA DID PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST OF THE SWING ARM, LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH A BALANCE OF 644.42 FOR REPAIR COST. UPDATED 09/05/2012 *JS - Sep 4, 2011 · 3,200 milesEngine and engine cooling
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 WAS TOO TIGHT AND CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. - May 1, 2011 · 3,200 milesStructure
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 FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/08/11*LJ UPDATED 11/14/11
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.