CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Yamaha WR250X has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
2008 Yamaha WR250X recalls
Stator coil may short out, stalling engine and raising crash risk
Certain Yamaha WR250R and WR250X motorcycles may have stator coil insulation, part of the alternator, that can become damaged and short circuit because it does not withstand heat well.
Most common 2008 Yamaha WR250X problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
SPEEDOMETER JUST STARTED READING ABOUT THREE TIMES THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE MOTORCYCLE. I NOW HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
I AM SUBMITTING AN INCIDENT REPORT FOR A HEAT-RELATED FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSES AN ENGINE STALLING CONDITION AND A FAILURE TO RE-START. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION SINCE MY MOTORCYCLE QUIT WHILE RIDING ON THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT RE-START UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE COOLED. IN TRAFFIC THIS WOULD BE A CERTAIN SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE AND ITS 'SISTER' MODEL, THE WR250X (GOOGLE SEARCH WILL LEAD TO MANY REPORTS AND INFORMATION.) YAMAHA JAPAN HAS ISSUED A RECALL (HTTP://WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.CO.JP/RECALL/MC/CAMPAIGN/2009-05/FUEL-PUMP/INDEX.HTML) BUT HAS NOT DONE SO IN THE US. PLEASE INVESTIGATE BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED. *TR
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A FUEL PUMP FAILURE ON MY 2008 YAMAHA WR250X WITH 6700 MILES. I RODE IT TO WORK AND ON MY WAY HOME IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES AND THE FUEL PUMP STARTED CUTTING OUT. I TRIED STOPPING AND FILLING UP, LETTING THE BIKE COOL, WAITING UNTIL COOLER OUTSIDE. FUEL PUMP CONTINUES TO CUT OUT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON ENTHUSIAST WEBSITES AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO HELP AVOID SOMEONE BEING STRANDED SOMEWHERE. *TR
2008 Yamaha WR250X questions
Does the 2008 Yamaha WR250X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Yamaha WR250X: Stator coil may short out, stalling engine and raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha WR250X?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Yamaha WR250X 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.