2003 Yamaha XV16 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2003 Yamaha XV16 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XV16?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Yamaha XV16 recalls

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Recall 03V309Aug 26, 200329,139 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Yamaha XV16 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train4

What owners report

2021-08-04, Power Train
Lost 4th and faith gear. With under 20,000 miles on the motorcycle. Just cruising at highway speeds. Hit a bump it popped out of gear bike was slowing down I clicked to the next gear down and boom sounded like belt or something broke. Still have gears 1 through 3
2004-03-19, Power Train
DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAD BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.*AK
2004-03-03, Power Train
DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2004. *AK
2004-03-03, Power Train
DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER IS CONTINUOUSLY CHANGING THE AVAILABILITY DATE OF THE REPAIR KIT.*AK

2003 Yamaha XV16 questions

Does the 2003 Yamaha XV16 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Yamaha XV16: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XV16?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Yamaha XV16 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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