There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Yamaha XVS1100 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,750 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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 24,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud whining sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact stated that moments later the rear wheel locked up and the motorcycle became inoperable. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the mid driveshaft within the transmission had fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Power Train · at 15,750 miles · reported May 29, 2017
2006 vstar with 15,750 miles. While slowing down at appx 45 MPH, metallic whining from transmission started. Had never heard this noise before. After initial incident, any time I decelerated or downshifted, same noise was made. As long as I was on the accelerator, seemed run fine. As soon as I let off the gas, grinding/whining started. Spoke with a dealer, had no clue what I was describing. Showed them a page from this website, suddenly "had heard of" but were unfamiliar with the problem. Decided they would need to tear down trans to see what was going on. Wanted $1,100 just to diagnose. Said…
Power Train · at 40,000 miles · reported Jul 2, 2016
My 2006 yamaha V star started making noise on deceleration. It appears to be the middle shaft drive nut has come loose or sheared off. I was driving on a city street, had just exited the creepy.
Power Train · at 14,000 miles · reported Apr 28, 2016
The contact owns a 2006 yamaha xvs1100. The contact stated that a loud grinding noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 MPH. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed. The dealer replaced a few parts within the driveshaft with new design parts; however, the contact the did not have the name of the new design parts. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Power Train · at 27 miles · reported Nov 25, 2015
The middle gear (Connects transmission to drive shaft assembly) nut broke and wedged in the drive coupler and locked up the rear wheel at 45 MPH going down the highway. After finding the problem and doing research I found that this is an on going problem with this motorcycle and has been for years. The repair is over $3295 which can not be guaranteed not to happen again.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owners report power train problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,750 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.