2005 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,322miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,322 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving my newly bought (used) motorcycle, bought it from the previous owner. It has about 30,000 miles on it. Drove it home no problem, by the end of the week I was going up a hill and heard a loud whining noise as soon as I let off the throttle. Look at the bike once I get home and the mid drive shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the final drive had snapped off at the end. The bolt had broke off. While researching forums on the internet this problem has come up many many times with this year of motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331828, filed 2020-06, 30,645 milesElectrical system: “Driving 45mph on a flat black top. Speedo started to bounce heard a noise that sounded like grinding when applying the clutch while letting off of the throttle. A few moments later the speedo failed. I was able to drive my bike home. While investigating the speedo failure and the source of the noise I discovered that the middle drive gear shaft sheared off. The shaft sheared off on the threaded portion at the retaining nut location. In researching the cause of the failure, I found that this is a common failure on these motorcycles that I feel needs to be addressed by Yamaha.”
NHTSA complaint #10609027, filed 2014-07, 39,700 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 motorcycle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a loud whining noise emitted upon release of the throttle. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. The technician stated that the drive shaft bolt dislodged into the engine, which caused substantial damage and the engine required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476630, filed 2012-09, 31,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,500 and 31,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100.
Other model years of the Yamaha XVS1100
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 | 15,326 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 10 | 26,322 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 13,902 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 18,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha XVS1100 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,322 miles and the middle half falls between 16,500 and 31,000 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 28, 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.