Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2014 Yamaha XVS950 peaked in 2013, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2014 Yamaha XVS950
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Oct 27, 2013 to May 11, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints105.0 times the median 2014 motorcycle
Severity index0.02014 motorcycles average 6.9
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2014 Yamaha XVS950 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2014 Yamaha XVS950
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2014 Yamaha XVS950
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 11, 2022Failure May 1, 2022Wheaton, KSUnknown or other, Vehicle speed control
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 Aug 14, 2019Failure Aug 11, 201915,000 milesBlairstown, NJEngine, Power train
TL* 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.*JB
NHTSA complaint 11243976 - Filed Aug 25, 2018Failure Dec 5, 2013Stockbridge, GASteering
MY CONCERN IS THE DEATH WOBBLE THE BIKE HAS WHEN AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 MPH.
NHTSA complaint 11122355 - Filed Dec 19, 2017Failure Sep 1, 20174,000 milesSierra Vista, AZVehicle 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 Oct 26, 2016Failure Aug 30, 201613,000 milesUnion City, CAEngine
TL* 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. UPDATED 01/25/17*LJ CARFAX: VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS. UPDATED 7/5/18*JB
NHTSA complaint 10919169 - Filed Feb 19, 2016Failure Jan 29, 2016Jacksonville, FLVehicle speed control
THE GLASS COVERING THE SPEEDOMETER IS TINTED AND IS SO DARK THAT READING THE SPEED OR OTHER DATA IS IMPOSSIBLE WHILE RIDING INTO, OR TANGENTIALLY, TO THE SUN.
NHTSA complaint 10837075 - Filed Jul 31, 2014Failure Jul 15, 20141 milesVancouver, WAElectrical system, Instrument cluster/panel
WHEN RIDING INTO BRIGHT SUNLIGHT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER OR ODOMETER. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10618042 - Filed Jun 7, 2014Failure Jun 6, 2014700 milesSantee, SCElectrical system
SPEEDOMETER CANNOT BE READ IN SUNLIGHT, IT IS BLACKED OUT. IT IS DANGEROUS AS SPEED CANNOT BE DETERMINED. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10596801 - Filed Dec 9, 2013Failure Dec 7, 20138 milesRedding, CAInstrument cluster/panel
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. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10555324 - Filed Oct 27, 2013Failure Oct 16, 2013200 milesMorrisville, NCInstrument cluster/panel
WHEN DRIVING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER CAN BECOME DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ. THE ADDED EFFORT NEEDED TO GET A SPEED READING DISTRACTS FROM OPERATING A 2 WHEELED VEHICLE CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10549733
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TE-M-2015-006 May 11, 2015 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.