2002 Yamaha XVS650 Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles, 7 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 2002 Yamaha XVS650 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha XVS650. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 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 system2 15%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
- Suspension1 7.7%
- Tires1 7.7%
- Wheels1 7.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Like many owners of the Yamaha 650 series, I am experiencing issues with the final drive. Mine is leeking fluid that had metallic chips in it with only 30,000 miles. It is being diagnosed tomorrow, but I already know the issue and will be attempting to fix it myself. Sicne there are countless issues, why is there no recall on th is model?!?!”
NHTSA complaint #10500854, filed 2013-02, 30,000 milesElectrical system: “Starter failure on 2002 Yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle due to design failure to prevent kickback upon starting. Very high incidence of failure with models prior to 2003 when starter was redesigned. Yamaha will not acknowledge any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10047235, filed 2003-11, 10,750 milesVehicle speed control: “On these model the shaft on the final-drive going into the rear differential is not oiled nor has enough grease to last over 10k miles. I have had this bike serviced at every service interval and greasing the splines is not in the service. Nor can they be greased when the tire change is performed without having to remove the 4 bolts that hold the drive shaft in the cover of the differential. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992985, filed 2017-06, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,750 and 16,000 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 2002 Yamaha XVS650 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 2002 Yamaha XVS650.
Other model years of the Yamaha XVS650
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Yamaha XVS650 have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha XVS650 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Yamaha XVS650 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2002 Yamaha XVS650 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 2002 Yamaha XVS650 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,750 and 16,000 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 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.