There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Yamaha XVS1100 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,645 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 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported May 14, 2023
Mid shaft broke at the nut that hold the yoke on the mid shaft. This can cause the rear wheel to lock up and cause loss of control. The issue has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police but after Google search I discovered it is a common issue and when removing the speed sensor and locking inside you can clearly see the shaft is broken off at the nut
Power Train · at 30,645 miles · reported Jun 30, 2020
I was driving my newly bought (Used) motorcycle, bought it from the previous owner. It has about 30,000 miles on it. Drove it home no problem, by the end of the week I was going up a hill and heard a loud whining noise as soon as I let off the throttle. Look at the bike once I get home and the mid drive shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the final drive had snapped off at the end. The bolt had broke off. While researching forums on the internet this problem has come up many many times with this year of motorcycle. The heat treat on the part mentioned is very uneven and…
Unknown or Other · at 40,000 miles · reported Sep 4, 2016
Mid shaft broke. If this would of jammed up against the drive shaft it would have put the motorcycle in an uncontrolable skid.
Power Train · at 12,000 miles · reported Jun 17, 2015
I have the same complaint as many others about this particular motorcycle. The head of the bolt that holds together the mid gear broke off. Now the motorcycle is making a loud whiny noise on deceleration which is unbearable. After replacing the final drive and the problem persisting my mechanic finally took the motorcycle apart to inspect the mid gear and saw the part broken off. I'm really disappointed in yamaha although they pride themselves in claiming to make quality motorcycle they refuse to accept that this is a manufacturing defect and issue a recall on this. My mechanic boldly said…
Power Train · at 39,700 miles · reported Jul 8, 2014
Driving 45mph on a flat black top. Speedo started to bounce heard a noise that sounded like grinding when applying the clutch while letting off of the throttle. A few moments later the speedo failed. I was able to drive my bike home. While investigating the speedo failure and the source of the noise I discovered that the middle drive gear shaft sheared off. The shaft sheared off on the threaded portion at the retaining nut location. In researching the cause of the failure, I found that this is a common failure on these motorcycles that I feel needs to be addressed by yamaha.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owners report power train problems most often (8 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,645 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.