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Yamaha Bolt Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 82 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Bolt (2014–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 82. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (56 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Bolt model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014828511Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2014: “During the day or when the sun is bright I can not see the speedometer reading. Its digital and there isn't much contrast so I cant see how fast I am going. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled. This can cause me to check my speed for longer periods of time and can cause a speeding violation or accident. This happens when in motion or stationary, its too dim.”

NHTSA complaint #10939106, filed 2017-01, 4,700 miles

Other Yamaha models

Yamaha Road Star
310 complaints
Yamaha Yamaha
173 complaints
Yamaha YZFR1
156 complaints
Yamaha FJR1300
122 complaints
Yamaha Road Star Warrior
117 complaints
Yamaha Road Star Silverado
74 complaints
Yamaha XV1700
56 complaints
Yamaha FZ6
48 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology