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2007 Yamaha Road Star

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 8, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Yamaha Road Star, most frequently naming the fuel system, electrical and engine categories. 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system562.5%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Powertrain (other)112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Dec 8, 2016

THE CARBURETOR PUKES GAS ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST WHEN STOPPING AND SHUTTING OFF THE MOTORCYCLE ON HOT DAYS AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. I HAVE HEARD CASES WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE. THIS CONCERNS ME VERY MUCH!! THE YAMAHA REPS SAY THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS AND THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED A FIX OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE! AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED A LONG TIME AGO!! THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE WEATHER OR MOTORCYCLE IS HOT!

NHTSA ID
10933884
Incident
Dec 7, 2016
Mileage
4,200 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 7, 2016

GAS PUKES OUT OF THE CARBURETOR ONTO HOT MOTOR AND HOT EXHAUST PIPES AND HAS TROUBLE RESTARTING BECAUSE OF FLOODING. THIS IS VERY PREVELANT BUT NOT ISOLATED TO HOT SUMMER DAYS LEAVING PUDDLES OF GAS ON THE MOTOR AND THE GROUND UNDER THE BIKE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS AN OWNER THE BIKE COULD CATCH FIRE WHILE IN TRAFFIC SHOPULD IT STALL OUT AND AS A BISTANDER THAT COULD BE SMOKING A CIGARET AND DROP IT ON THE GROUND (I DO NOT SMOKE). THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE BY ANY MEANS SINCE READING SEVERAL INTANCES ON THE ROADSTAR FORUM LIST AND ON THE WEB BY MANY REACCURANCES. THEY HAVE MANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FIX BUT SHOULD BE BACKED BY YAMAHA. AS FOR YAMAHA THEY SHOULD STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT AND ISSUE A RECALL TO ALL OWNERS THAT EXPERIENCE THIS HAZARD.

NHTSA ID
10924879
Incident
Nov 2, 2016
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 17, 2016

TAKATA RECALL 3RD GEAR FAILURE MAKES LOUD NOISE. HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET.

NHTSA ID
10885384
Incident
May 1, 2016
Mileage
53,000 mi
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jun 24, 2012

THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR 2 YEARS ALREADY AND EVERYTIME I TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY THE BIKE IS. BUT EVERY SUMMER I RIDE THE BIKE AND ITS HOT IT JUST SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN I GO TO RESTART IT POURS GAS ALL OVER THE PIPES AND WONT START. I HAVE HAD TO TOW IT SEVERAL TIMES. IT WONT DO IT IN THE SPRING BUT WHEN TEMPS GET 80 AND ABOVE IT WILL DIE OUT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10462869
Incident
Jun 23, 2012
Mileage
20,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 3, 2012

WHEN RESTARTING MY BIKE AFTER A REST FROM RIDING GAS BLEW OUT OF THE TOP OF THE CARBURETOR ALL OVER THE LOWER PART OF THE HOT MOTOR AND MY RIGHT LEG SOAKING MY SHOE AND BOTTOM MY PANTS LEG. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I RESTARTED THE BIKE AFTER STOPPING FOR AWHILE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10460383
Incident
May 24, 2012
Mileage
4,532 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 11, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

NHTSA ID
10429393
Incident
Aug 1, 2011
Mileage
48,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 16, 2011

RECENTLY TOOK DELIVERY ON A BRAND NEW, DEALER CARRYOVER YAMAHA XV1700 ROADSTAR. FUEL SPEWS OUT OF THE CARBURETOR AREA ONTO A HOT ENGINE, EXHAUST, AND MY RIGHT TROUSER LEG. PROBLEM HAS OCCURED 7 TIMES IN 600 MILES. CONDITIONS OF REPEATABLE EVENT: 1) AMBIENT AIR CONDITIONS 90 DEGREES F OR GREATER; 2) FUEL IS REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE OCTANE 86 OR HIGHER WITH NO MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL AS PER YAMAHA OWNER'S MANUAL CHAPTER 3 PG 8; 3) BIKE IS RIDDEN FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 30 MINUTES UNDER AFFORMENTIONED CONDITIONS; 4) BIKE IS ALLOWED TO REST FOR AT LEAST 7 MINUTES; 5) ATTEMPTED TO RESTART. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH VIA NHTSA'S OWN WEBSITE ARFC.ORG AND VARIOUS USER GROUP FORUMS SUCH AS ROADSTARCLINIC.COM I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IS QUITE PREVALENT WITH CARBURETED ROADSTARS IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS. MY DEALER CONTACTED YAMAHA AND WAS INFORMED THAT ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM NO FIX IS AVAILABLE. YAMAHA'S SERVICE REPRESENTITIVE ACTUALLY BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON POOR QUALITY FUEL AND RECOMMENDED THAT A FUEL ADDITIVE BE USED. FUEL USED IN MY CASE HAS MET ALL THE MINIMUN STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE YAMAHA MANUAL. IF I NEEDED TO RUN A "SPECIAL" FUEL OR ADDITIVE YAMAHA SHOULD CHANGE IT'S MINIMUM STANDARDS. BOTTOM LINE: FUEL BLOWING OUT THE CARBURETOR ONTO A HOT ENGINE, HOT EXHAUST PIPES, AND MY TROUSER LEG PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE BEYOND BELIEF. TO MY KNOWLEDGE YAMAHA HAS SPENT YEARS DENYING THE PROBLEM AND ALLOWING UNSPECTING DEALERS AND CONSUMERS TO UNSUCCESSFULLY TRY FIX AFTER FIX. MANY ROADSTAR OWNERS JUST FIX IT THEMSELVES. HAVING SPOKEN AND CORRESPONDED WITH SEVERAL MASTER MECHANICS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS EACH ONE HAS AGREED THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. I AM NOT A MECHANIC AND DEEM IT OUTRAGEOUSLY UNREASONABLE TO BE EXPECTED TO FIX SUCH A POTENTIALLY SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE MYSELF. AT MINIMUM NHTSA NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS SITUATION. I IMPLORE YOU TO DO YOUR JOB AND DO IT SOON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5

NHTSA ID
10413140
Incident
Jun 15, 2011
Mileage
500 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TB-M-2014-003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Yamaha Road Star by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010000—
2009100—
2008100—
2007Viewing700—
2006300—
2005200—
2004211044.5
20031052151.9
2002872152.0
2001573155.1
2000182148.7
1999152148.7

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.