2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture recalls and problems

The 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

Urgent: recall 20V-814 carries a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture recalls

Recall 20V-814: Exterior Lighting

Do not driveReported Dec 28, 2020 · 18,203 vehicles affected · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super TÃ©nÃ©rÃ©), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.

Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.

2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,321 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 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported May 30, 2025

Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the system and causing loss of brakes. This is so…

Visibility · at 7,000 miles · reported Apr 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Exterior Lighting · at 7,321 miles · reported Jul 23, 2020

Code 90 came up the dash which is the front brake switch malfunction causing the brake lights to stay on all the time and disable the cruise control.

Service Brakes · at 7,321 miles · reported Jul 23, 2020

Code 90 comes up on the dash which is the front brake switch malfunction causing the brake lights to stay on all the time.

Service Brakes · at 13,600 miles · reported Apr 15, 2020

Front brake switch assy failure. Can cause brake light to stay on or not come on. Failure for ABS to work properly. This is common on all ventures and eluders made by yamaha.

Other Yamaha Redundant Star Venture years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture: 20V-814 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by exterior lighting (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,321 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.