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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82 | 85 | 1 | 1 | Not 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.
- Electrical system56 54%
- Vehicle speed control23 22%
- Exterior lighting7 6.8%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)6 5.8%
- Other or unknown5 4.9%
- Steering3 2.9%
- Body and structure2 1.9%
- Wheels1 1.0%
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 milesOther Yamaha models
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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