In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
2001-2003 · 3 model years
Yamaha XV16 Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Yamaha XV16 across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XV16 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common XV16 problems
Yamaha XV16 recalls 1
Latest XV16 complaints
Consumer's client unable to ride motorcycle due to lack of availability of recall parts. *Ph the consumer has been unable to ride the motorcycle because it is at the dealer awaiting the recall manual transmission parts. The consume request a refund of the purchase price, dealer prep charges, extended warranty etc. *Cb
Dealership is unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts were not been available for over 2 months. Could not drive the motorcycle. *Ak
Consumer received nhtsa recall# 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january 2004. Consumer contacted the local dealer, who did not have the parts. Dealer was contacted on 3/9/2004, and still did not have the parts. *Ak
Info copy of complaint ltr to yamaha motor corp. Re the safety recall notice he rec'd; dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to get the recalled part to repair his motorcycle. *Ph consumer is concerned about the local dealership having 57 recalls to perform and dealer said that they might get partial supply for the repair. Also, dealer said that they could only perform two repairs a day even dealership has the parts and consumer's turn for repair will take in the summer. *La
Yamaha dealership didn't have the parts to perform recall. *Ph recall (03v309000) *jb
The bike had a broken retaining circlip which can cause the rear wheel to lock up. This can cause a crash. This vehicle is on re-call but the parts are not available. The dealership is not scheduling repairs until parts are available and will not notify consumers. *Jb *sc
Questions about the Yamaha XV16
Which Yamaha XV16 years have the most problems?
Which Yamaha XV16 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other XV16 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Yamaha XV16 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (8) most often.
How many recalls does the Yamaha XV16 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Yamaha XV16 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data