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
Engine & cooling
2014 Yamaha XVS950 Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Yamaha XVS950's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 20% of all its complaints, most recently on August 14, 2019. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
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
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data