2014 Yamaha XVS950 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 700miles, 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 2014 Yamaha XVS950 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Yamaha XVS950. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and engine (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 700 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.
- Electrical system4 40%
- Engine2 20%
- Other or unknown1 10%
- Steering1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Purchased motorcycle on 12.6.13, on the drive home realized that the speedometer was unreadable. It was daylight, mid-day. Sun was bright. I was unable to read my speed. It's a digital indicator, with smoked lens. When researching reviews, the only complaint registered was the inability to see the speedometer readings. The company has to be aware of this, and should be required to make the necessary recall adjustments. Otherwise, this safety issue might not be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10555324, filed 2013-12, 8 milesVehicle speed control: “The speedometer on my 2014 Yamaha bolt motorcycle is almost indecipherable. It is difficult to see at night and totally washes out during the daytime. The engineers covered a low contrast black and gray digital display with a dark tint. This was an unnecessary addition and contributes to creating a dangerous situation for riders.”
NHTSA complaint #11055424, filed 2017-12, 4,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XVS950. While driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission was destroyed due to a design flaw. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000. The VIN was invalid. *bf*jb consumer stated transmission failed suddenly, completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11243976, filed 2019-08, 15,000 milesOther or unknown: “Yamaha installed from factory a speedometer that is blatantly unreadable during daytime hours. The speedometer is simply too dim to contrast with the sun and poses a hazard when trying to read your current speed. As this bike is a daily driver for myself, I'm needing to look to the aftermarket to keep myself and others safe. Yamaha knows this is an issue given the 2015 model's new version. All 2014 bolts continue to suffer from this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11464173, filed 2022-05Mileage 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 200 and 4,000 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 2014 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.
- 10058499May 11, 2015Equipment. Yamaha mc: information on discontinuation of suspension oil rt-43 used for certain models and replaced by an ultra high performance m1 suspension oil. No model or years listed.
Other model years of the Yamaha XVS950
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 9,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Yamaha XVS950 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Yamaha XVS950 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Yamaha XVS950 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 2014 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 2014 Yamaha XVS950 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 700 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 4,000 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.