The 2001 Yamaha Xv1600asnc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 29,139 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN03V3090002003-08-2629,139 affected
Defect
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Consequence
IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph., there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was driven home. The manufacturer was contacted about recall information however, no recall information was on record for the vin number given. The engine and transmission was…”
“2001 yamaha raptortransmission failure, transmission will lock up when under a load in 2nd gear.. Completely locking up the back tires resulting in a possible crash situation.. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my 2001 yamaha raptor, first time was under factory warranty, purchased new in…”
“I have a 2001 yamaha raptor (atv). I know yamaha is aware of the problem because they fixed it for 2002. Every 2001 raptor that I know of has had this happen. I was riding my atv when I heard a loud clung, my chain broke and I went over the handle bars. The transmission had locked up. This is a…”
“2001 yamaha raptor 660r. The 2001 raptor transmission has a problem with the fourth gear dogs. The 2001 tranny is weak and yamaha will not cover it under warranty. This has happened to just about every 2001 raptor owner that I know. *nm”
“Vehicle is a 2001 yamaha road star,complaint is regarding crack forming in rear fender from excessive vibration and swaying. Which in time will travel full width of fender and eventually fall off causing injury to rider,passenger or vehicles following.yamaha knows of this problem and even replaced…”
“No lubrication in the final drive of the yamaha xvs 650. Also no mention of lubriation needed in the owners/repair manual. Could cause the drive shaft to seize & cause fatal accident. *ak”
“I have a 2001 road star silveraldo with 28000 miles. I changed my own oil at least every 3000 miles, along with filter. Every time I drain the iol I find brass and aluminum in the bottom of the drain pan. There has also been a knock when I first start the bike, and occasionally during a long run.…”
“Recall letters sent out approximately 6 months. Ago, advised not to ride motorcycle until fixed , yamaha has never sent parts and say they don't know when they will. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha Xv1600asnc as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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