2018 Yamaha Star Elude Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2018 Yamaha Star Elude has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2018 Yamaha Star Elude recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude.

Most common 2018 Yamaha Star Elude problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2020-06-28, Electrical System
EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE. HAS BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE HAD THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR ARE WORN PREMATURELY. 2 REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS AND 4 LIFTERS ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. LOSS OF POWER IN THE MOTOR WAS EXPERIENCED. FRONT BRAKE SWITCH STICKING IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. ALSO AFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL BY NOT LETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION IS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM BLINKS THAT THERE IS A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, IF SHUTTING OFF AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO SUPPORT OF THE EXCLUSIVE GPS SYSTEM SINCE THE BIKE HAS BEEN PRODUCED AS FAR AS MAP UPDATES. SAME MAP INF

2018 Yamaha Star Elude questions

Does the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Yamaha Star Elude?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Yamaha Star Elude has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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