2006 Yamaha XV1700 recalls and problems

The 2006 Yamaha XV1700 has 1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 XV1700 model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
21complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
4,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Engine

Feb 7, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V039000 · 15,659 vehicles

Problem: On certain road star warrior motorcycles, the lead wires for the pick-up coil can break while the engine is running, causing the engine to stall and be impossible to restart.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN ROAD STAR WARRIOR MOTORCYCLES, THE LEAD WIRES FOR THE PICK-UP COIL CAN BREAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART.

Risk: If this occurs while the motorcycle is being ridden, a vehicle crash could occur.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING RIDDEN, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the pick-up coil. The recall began on March 2, 2007. Owners May contact Yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.

Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine10
Fuel System9
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 9 complaints200792008: 3 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 5 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112013: 1 complaints20132018: 1 complaints20181

2006 vs. other Yamaha XV1700 years

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 1 complaints20032005: 18 complaints20052006: 21 complaints2006212007: 17 complaints200717

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Yamaha XV1700, the latest from Feb 7, 2007 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha XV1700?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (10), fuel system (9), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.