2002 Yamaha XVS11 recalls and problems

The 2002 Yamaha XVS11 has 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
13
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Yamaha XVS11 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Yamaha XVS11 recalls

Recall 05V-256: Seats

Reported Jun 1, 2005 · 46,000 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.

Risk: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. In order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. Dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.

Recall 05V-067: Seats

Reported Mar 3, 2005 · 179,042 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.

Risk: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.

2002 Yamaha XVS11 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train11
Electrical System2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Driveline — 6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 1
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 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 2002 Yamaha XVS11 complaints

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

Power Train · at 53,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2011
Middle drive shaft snapped off where the nut goes on. This is very dangerous and has happened on many of these bikes. The back wheel can lock up and put the motorcycle into a skid causing an accident that could easily result in death. I was driving down the road and noticed a loud noise coming from the engine area of the motorcycle. The drive train was skipping and locking up. Upon inspection I seen that the drive shaft had snapped off. I plan on contacting yamaha to see what they plan to do about this. This was poor design because the have made a stronger drive shaft to replace it.
Power Train · at 28,000 miles · reported Aug 7, 2011
While commuting to work I noticed a very loud whining sound coming from the drive shaft area during decelleration on my 2002 V-star 1100. After further inspection and research I learned it was my middle drive that had actually dismembered itself, causing a broken part to rattle around inside the assembly, which many other yamaha owners have experienced according to an online forum. Thankfully I was not injured but some individuals voiced that this can cause the rear wheel to completely lock up going at any rate of speed.
Power Train · at 19,125 miles · reported Jun 26, 2011
Motorcycle started making noise when letting off the gas. Rear wheel locked up just as I got home. End of middle shaft broken off and nut jammed in u-joint.
Power Train · at 20,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2011
When starting and shutting off the motorcycle, there tends to be a loud clunk. This has been going on since I purchased this bike from a private owner in 2010. I have all of the service documentation for this bike from the previous owner, all maintenance was performed on schedule. Just recently, I had an issue where the bike would not turn over at all. The starter motor would just spin and whine, and the engine would not turn over. I removed the starter motor and looked at it, and inside, there are 4 brushes. One brush was completely destroyed and worn to nothing. I replaced the starter motor…
Power Train · at 74,000 miles · reported Aug 8, 2010
The vehicle is a 2002 yamaha V star 1100 classic motorcycle with approx. 74,000 miles.the events leading up to the incident were just normal riding conditions for this motorcycle. The failure occurred when the tip of the middle drive shaft sheared off with the nut that holds it in place. This is a common problem from what I understand with this particular motorcycle, with all of the breakage occurring in the exact same spot. This defect could lead to the drive shaft jamming up and causing serious harm and quite possibly death from an accident. Thus far yamaha has failed to recognize the issue.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Yamaha XVS11 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Yamaha XVS11: 05V-256 (seats), 05V-067 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Yamaha XVS11?

Owners report power train problems most often (11 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 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.