2018 Yamaha Star Elude Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.