2006 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,326miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints (87% of the total), followed by engine (4) and electrical system (1). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,326 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Engine4 27%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My 2006 Yamaha v star started making noise on deceleration. It appears to be the middle shaft drive nut has come loose or sheared off. I was driving on a city street, had just exited the creepy.”
NHTSA complaint #10882237, filed 2016-07, 40,000 milesEngine: “Yamaha v-star 1100 middle drive shaft engineering defect last september, I accelerated from a stop to a speed of approximately 5mph. I heard a loud clunk, and lost all power to my rear wheel. I pushed my bike to a nearby repair shop, who reported that the middle drive shaft nut had become loose , which caused the shaft to shear completely off, in turn causing irreparable damage to the gear and the middle drive shaft. In order to repair this issue, the engine case would have to be split to get to the broken item and replace it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823100, filed 2016-01, 19,000 milesElectrical system: “While traveling at approximately 45 MPH through curves and hills, with various levels of load on the engine and drive train, a loud buzzing/whining noise was being produced from the engine area accompanied with speedometer failure when engine and transmission were put under load. When engine and drive train were under no load (coasting), the speedometer would operate normally. Inspection of engine/transmission and final drive fluids revealed everything to be within specifications. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565904, filed 2014-02, 22,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 2009 (na) Yamaha XVS1100 motorcycle. While riding 70 MPH, the contact applied the brakes to avoid a school bus. The front suspension was not strong enough to support the contact's weight and he was thrown 80 feet in the air. The contact sustained minor injuries and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640293, filed 2014-09, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 24,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 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
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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 13 complaints (87% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2006 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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,326 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 24,000 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 29, 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.