Yamaha XVS950 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Yamaha XVS950 (2009–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All XVS950 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system4 22%
• Vehicle speed control3 17%
• Suspension3 17%
• Transmission and drivetrain2 11%
• Steering2 11%
• Engine2 11%
• Wheels1 5.6%
• Body and structure1 5.6%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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