How many recalls does the 2002 Yamaha V Max have?

The 2002 Yamaha V Max has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Yamaha V Max has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Yamaha V Max?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2002 Yamaha V Max Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Yamaha V Max. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING:COLUMN

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“(11-15-05) 2000 yamaha v-max has a loose steering column. *ts *nm”

STEERING:COLUMN · reported 2005-11-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Yamaha V Max as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.