2005 Yamaha Xvs650 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Yamaha Xvs650. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. 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.
“Final drive flaw caused final drive oil sprayed onto rear tire and under fender which caused a safety hazard. I am not sure of the exact moment it happened, however it was discovered after riding about 30 miles, and then parking the bike.”
“I was at the beginning of my trip traveling at approximately 20mph when my final gear drive started making noise. It was clinking and the bike began to lurch and slip' like the transmission was going out. Fortunately I was not far from my home, as I had to push my bike all the way back. I have had…”
“The bearing in the final drive shaft had to be replaced. When the mechanic took apart the housing and removed the retaining nut to get to the bearing. The bearing was completely torn apart and most of the bearings were missing. When the differential oil was replaced we found out where the metal…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xvs650 v star. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the rpms increased excessively before the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the final drive was worn out and needed to be replaced. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha Xvs650 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.