How many recalls does the 1998 Yamaha Xvs650 have?

The 1998 Yamaha Xvs650 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Yamaha Xvs650 has an open recall?

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What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Yamaha Xvs650?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1998 Yamaha Xvs650 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Yamaha Xvs650. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Manual transmission skips up into neutral position while vehicle is in motion”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-04-12

“Also, shifting from first to second is rough. Grinding usually occurs even if I try to shift it softly. I know dozens of other owners of this bike who complain about the inferior transmission. This is a hazard because my bike can slip out of gear while accelerating onto the freeway, which will…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2001-08-01

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 1998 Yamaha Xvs650 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.