2005 Yamaha Zuma Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 962miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 962 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the shoes/linings filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Engine cooling2 33%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: contact owns a 2005 Yamaha zima scooter. The safety defect was the front disc pads on the front brakes .they wore out at 1800 miles. Metal on metal sound. While driving heard front brake metal to metal sound. Incident occurred in september, 2005. No crashes reported. No police report was taken. . No injuries reported. Manufacturer told the contact that it was not covered under warranty. Also, manufacturer told contact that it was due to wear and tear.”
NHTSA complaint #10137909, filed 2005-09, 1,780 milesEngine cooling: “My 2005 Yamaha royal star venture motorcycle discharges dangerously hot air from the cooling fan, 140 degrees at 50 MPH and 168 degrees when stopped at idle. The super-hot air is directed on your legs. My legs were burned on several occasions. Dealer and manufacturer state the bike is acceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10132235, filed 2005-08, 459 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Complained to Yamaha dealer of whine/howl on my 2005 royal star venture. Kept for 52 days out-of-service, when returned discovered that the final drive had lost almost all its fluid, could have caused catastrophic failure, injury/death. Dealer prudently removed whine/howl from my signed work order !”
NHTSA complaint #10132850, filed 2005-08, 460 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Discovered that my new 2005 Yamaha venture was delivered with fractured/broken windshield mounting . Upper faring and chrome trim are broken and other invisible damage may be present. Safety hazard windshield could fly off and strike the rider or passenger, injury or death a possibility !”
NHTSA complaint #10137446, filed 2005-09Mileage 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 460 and 1,465 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V475000Oct 1, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/liningsCovers: Yamaha Zuma 2005, XT225T 2005, XT225TC 2005 +3 more
On certain motorcycles and scooters, the rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing.
Recall details for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma → · Check a 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10030065May 7, 2009Wheels. Yamaha motocycle: front wheel not spinning freely: anytime the front wheel is being installed, attention must be paid to proper placement of brake pads in brake caliper. If one or both brake pads…
- 10017652Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. Excessive drive belt wear.
Other model years of the Yamaha Zuma
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29 | 1,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2005 | 6 | 962 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Yamaha Zuma have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Yamaha Zuma is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2005 Yamaha Zuma been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Yamaha Zuma reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 962 miles and the middle half falls between 460 and 1,465 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 29, 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.