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2018 Yamaha Star Elude

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Jun 28, 2020
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude, most frequently naming the electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 6 manufacturer communications are 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

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Powertrain (other)150.0%

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

ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 28, 2020

EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE. HAS BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE HAD THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR ARE WORN PREMATURELY. 2 REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS AND 4 LIFTERS ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. LOSS OF POWER IN THE MOTOR WAS EXPERIENCED. FRONT BRAKE SWITCH STICKING IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. ALSO AFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL BY NOT LETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION IS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM BLINKS THAT THERE IS A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, IF SHUTTING OFF AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO SUPPORT OF THE EXCLUSIVE GPS SYSTEM SINCE THE BIKE HAS BEEN PRODUCED AS FAR AS MAP UPDATES. SAME MAP INFORMATION IS STILL ON THE BIKE WITH YAMAHA GIVING NO UPDATES TO DATE ON THEIR TOOLBOX APPLICATION.

NHTSA ID
11331354
Incident
May 24, 2020
Mileage
7,600 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

M2021-015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Motorcycle and scooter models equipped with a smart key system are supplied with one smart key (also called a “key fob”) and a card containing the “smart key emergency code.” It’s extremely important to record the vehicle’s unique emergency code properly on the Predelivery Inspection (PDI) sheet as well as in the Owner’s Manual. Supply the smart key emergency code card to the customer during unit delivery. In the event both the smart key and emergency code have been misplaced, the only way to remedy the situation is to replace the entire smart key system – a costly solution.

M2018-007

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

USB Flash Drive Card / Navigation Not Ready Restoration Procedure

M2018-006

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Tire Pressure Monitor System Sensor Programming

M2018-005

EQUIPMENT

New Process for Ordering Certain Audio Components

M2018003

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Star Venture & Star Eluder Infotainment System Software Updating

M2018001

EQUIPMENT

Saddlebag Cleaning at PDI

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.