2006 Yamaha XV1700 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha XV1700. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (48% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and exterior lighting (1). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling10 48%
- Fuel system9 43%
- Exterior lighting1 4.8%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I was riding a Yamaha 2006 road star heading on to the highway the bike backfired and quit. I yanked the bike to the side almost getting hit. Does it take somebody dying before something is done about this motorcycle. This bike has been in the shop for this 3 other times ring free and rejetting the carb seems to be their fix but its only temporary.”
NHTSA complaint #10334719, filed 2010-06, 4,150 milesFuel system: “When I was riding my motorcycle on 04/03/2018 temperature was 78 degrees. Whenever I stopped and shut engine off then try to restart engine ,gasoline poured out of the breather ,carbureator spilling gas on the hot engine making that a fire hazard. It did it several times during the day. I think this needs to be look at it makes a very dangerous situation. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11083455, filed 2018-04, 11,384 milesExterior lighting: “The turn signal lenses and stop lamp lens on hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions of Yamaha motorcycles are not identified with a DOT or sae marking, making it illegal to operate the motorcycle in virginia and many other states. It was requested that Yamaha USA work with the DOT to issue a certification letter for the state police and state vehicle safety inspection programs to resolve this problem for the hundreds of thousands and perhaps millions of Yamaha motorcycle owners affected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532556, filed 2013-07, 3 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 11,384 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V039000Feb 7, 2007Engine and engine coolingCovers: Yamaha XV1700 2002–2007
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.
Recall details for the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
- 10025547Mar 3, 2008Engine cooling. Accessory big bar engine guard washer placement - all xv1700 (road star) models.
Other model years of the Yamaha XV1700
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 21 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 18 | 11,580 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (48% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.
Has the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Yamaha XV1700 reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 11,384 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.