2009 Yamaha Xvs950 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Yamaha Xvs950. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs95ctyr (na). While driving at 65 mph, the rear of the motorcycle wheel bearing locked up. The failure recurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer. The technician inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The motorcycle was not…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-07-31

“2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. Consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. The consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side…”

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2012-08-25

“2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. Consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. The consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2012-08-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…”

STEERING · reported 2012-06-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-06-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2012-06-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…”

WHEELS · reported 2012-06-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. In addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2012-06-19
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 2009 Yamaha Xvs950 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.