2003 Yamaha XVS65 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 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.
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “As I was about to leave work and head back to my hotel, my motorcycle stopped working. I had to load it onto another vehicle and sent back home to be inspected. Upon inspection my mechanic had found a gear in my final drive had cracked and broken. The part has made my motorcycle inoperable. If this had occurred on a long ride home, the damage could have been severe.”
NHTSA complaint #10522989, filed 2013-07, 4,052 milesBody and structure: “I purchased a used v-star motorcycle and, after only a few months of riding it, the piece that was used to secure my pedal shifter broke off. I was on a back road unable to shift into gear and had to push my bike off to the side of the road for safety. After I found the problem I realized that this very important piece is welded and not bolted on. I had to ride it home in second gear after another biker helped me pop it in gear. I talked with a Yamaha representative and they said the warranty is up so they are not responsible to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275890, filed 2009-07, 13,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,800 and 15,315 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V256000Jun 1, 2005Seats › MotorcycleCovers: Yamaha XVS65 1998–2005, XVS11 1998–2005
On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
- 05V067000Mar 3, 2005Seats › MotorcycleCovers: Yamaha XVS65 1996–2005, XVS11 1996–2005, XV250 1996–2005
On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Recall details for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65.
Other model years of the Yamaha XVS65
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.
Has the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Yamaha XVS65 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,800 and 15,315 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 27, 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.