Yamaha installed from factory a speedometer that is blatantly unreadable during daytime hours. The speedometer is simply too dim to contrast with the sun and poses a hazard when trying to read your current speed. As this bike is a daily driver for myself, I'm needing to look to the aftermarket to keep myself and others safe. Yamaha knows this is an issue given the 2015 model's new version. All 2014 bolts continue to suffer from this issue.
2014-2014 · 1 model year
Yamaha XVS950 Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Yamaha XVS950 across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XVS950 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | - |
Most common XVS950 problems
Latest XVS950 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 yamaha xvs950. While driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission was destroyed due to a design flaw. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000. The vin was invalid. *Bf*jb consumer stated transmission failed suddenly, completely.*Jb
My concern is the death wobble the bike has when at speeds around 45 mph.
The speedometer on my 2014 yamaha bolt motorcycle is almost indecipherable. It is difficult to see at night and totally washes out during the daytime. The engineers covered a low contrast black and gray digital display with a dark tint. This was an unnecessary addition and contributes to creating a dangerous situation for riders.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 yamaha xvs950. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud grinding noise was heard near the rear of the motorcycle. The contact pulled over and inspected the motorcycle and found that the drive belt pulley deteriorated on both sides of the motorcycle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the repairs were not covered. The contact, a certified mechanic, noticed that the drive axle and drive belt pulley needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 01/25/17*lj carfax: vin provided has no displayable records. Updated 7/5/18*jb
The glass covering the speedometer is tinted and is so dark that reading the speed or other data is impossible while riding into, or tangentially, to the sun.
Questions about the Yamaha XVS950
Which Yamaha XVS950 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (10). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2014 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Yamaha XVS950 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4), acceleration & cruise control (3), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Yamaha XVS950 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Yamaha XVS950 model year on file.
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