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2006 Yamaha XVS11

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 Aug 13, 2015
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Yamaha XVS11, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), 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

  • Powertrain (other)350.0%
  • Electrical233.3%
  • Engine116.7%

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

Engine
Filed Aug 13, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XVS11VR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE ENGINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOLT HAD FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED. AS A RESULT, BOTH THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

NHTSA ID
10748454
Incident
Jul 31, 2015
Mileage
8,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 3, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XVS11. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE NUT IN THE MID-DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

NHTSA ID
10745957
Incident
Jul 24, 2015
Mileage
17,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 12, 2012

WHILE RIDING DOWN THE SHORELINE AT LOW SPEEDS, MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A WHINING TYPE NOISE HAPPENING JUST WHILE THE BIKE WAS DECELERATING. I BROUGHT THE BIKE HOME AND A FRIEND OF MINE WHO USED TO WORK FOR A YAMAHA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME SINCE I HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK TIRE ANYWAY I SHOULD ALSO LUBRICATE THE SPLINE ON THE DRIVESHAFT. THE FIRST RIDE AFTER THAT WE STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT RIGHT DOWN THE STREET WHEN WE HEARD IT AGAIN. THIS TIME THE BIKE WAS LOCKING UP JUST TRYING TO PUSH IT IN THE LOT. WHEN WE PULLED IT APART THE HEAD OF THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE U-JOINT HAD SHEARED OFF. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HE SAID IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES IN THE PAST. HE ALSO SAID TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $2,500.00 TO REPAIR. I WAS SAVING UP FOR THE REPAIR WHEN JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I DON'T SEE HOW THIS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WITH THIS DESIGN. LUCKILY FOR MY WIFE AND MYSELF THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. I HOPE A MESSAGE CAN GET OUT TO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS STYLE OF MOTORCYCLE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED. THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA ID
10451308
Incident
Aug 26, 2011
Mileage
13,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 24, 2011
Crash reported

2006 YAHAMA V-STAR 1100, WHILE DOWNSHIFTING YOU HEAR A WHINING NOISE ON THE MIDDLE SHAFT GEAR, THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO STOPPED WORKING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL BIKE, THEY NEED TO TAKE THE ENTIRE ENGINE APART AND REPLACE THE BOLT THAT BROKE OFF THE MIDDLE SHAFT GEAR, THEY HAVE DONE ABOUT 6 OF THIS REPAIRS SINCE THE YEAR 2011 STARTED, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD FOR THE BACK WHEEL CAN LOCK UP, AND YOU ARE LIABLE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. MY WHEELS LOCKED UP GOING 35 MILES PER HOUR AND I WAS READ ENDED. THE REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE IS ABOUT $2000 DOLLARS, AND THE PROBLEM IS ALSO POSTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET, PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE NATION HAVE REPORTED IT, YOU MAY SIMPLY DO A SEARCH ONLINE FOR YAHAMA V-START MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. YAHAMA NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS MECHANICAL PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10392713
Incident
Mar 10, 2011
Mileage
25,500 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 XVS11 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009000—
2008300—
2007200—
2006Viewing400—
2005920—
2004120—
2003320—
2002132047.1
2001020—
2000020—
1999020—
1998020—
1997010—
1996010—

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.