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Yamaha XVS950Model year report

2009 Yamaha XVS950 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,100miles, 4 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 2009 Yamaha XVS950 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Yamaha XVS950. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,100 miles. 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.

Example complaints

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2009 Yamaha xvs95ctyr (na). While driving at 65 MPH, the rear of the motorcycle wheel bearing locked up. The failure recurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer. The technician inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10746387, filed 2015-08, 15,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2009 Yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 19,866. Updated 08/28/12 the consumer stated the front forks, fuel line, and rear wheel assembly all had failures and needed to be repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10465965, filed 2012-07, 19,866 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2009 Yamaha XVS950 motorcycle. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the rubber belt in the engine was too tight and causing the rear wheel to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10449200, filed 2012-02, 3,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,200 and 15,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 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.

Other model years of the Yamaha XVS950

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014107000———Not enough data
200959,1000———Not enough data

All Yamaha XVS950 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2009 Yamaha XVS950 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 2009 Yamaha XVS950 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,100 miles and the middle half falls between 3,200 and 15,000 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.