There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Yamaha Bolt, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2015 Yamaha Bolt problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2015 Yamaha Bolt complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 8,000 miles · reported Oct 15, 2018
The steering has a speed/death wobble around 40 ' 50 miles per hour. It is most present when decelerating through that speed. It can be felt with two hands on the handle bars and can create an unsafe condition especially when turning at these speeds. The dealer indicated this was common issue with the motorcycle, but didn't have a fix and I should check the online forums for a fix. I did end up replacing the steering head ball bearings with a taper bearing design and the problem went away immediately. This is the fix most forums indicated. They also indicate the tires are to blame, but I had…
Steering · at 5,000 miles · reported May 16, 2018
A death wobble from day one it's very rough sometimes I can I ride the bike something is or better something is on I would like to have this fixed it happens anywhere from 12 to 45 miles an hour and it's almost still in control boil that feels like you're going to lay the bike down
Electrical System · at 100 miles · reported Dec 24, 2017
Lcd speedometer virtually unreadable in daylight unless the sun is illuminating the face of the gauge. Heading toward the sun, the shadow thrown on the face of the gauge makes the speed read-out undecipherable. The entire gauge face appears uniformly black. Under uniform illumination, or when the sun is at the rider's back, the gauge is readable. Does not matter if vehicle is in motion or not, or whether in the city or on the highway, it all depends on the amount of outside illumination. At night the back-lighting of the gauge is sufficient to make the readout clearly visible but under bright…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 120,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2017
Speedometer is not visible in daylight. If an engine or oil pressure warning alarm is active, it would not alert the rider, me, and catastrophic failure could occur or even death, including to other motorists, pedestrians and property around me.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Yamaha Bolt have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Yamaha Bolt as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Yamaha Bolt?
Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.
Are Yamaha recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.