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2014 Yamaha XVS950 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
14,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Yamaha XVS950, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XVS950. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a loud grinding noise was heard near the rear of the motorcycle. The contact pulled over and inspected the motorcycle and found that the drive belt pulley deteriorated on both sides of the motorcycle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the repairs were not covered. The contact, a certified mechanic, noticed that the drive axle and drive belt pulley needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10919169, filed 2016-10, 13,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014220%

Other parts of the 2014 Yamaha XVS950

Electrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Yamaha XVS950

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology