2008 Yamaha XVS11 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Yamaha XVS11 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Yamaha XVS11.

Most common 2008 Yamaha XVS11 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3

What owners report

2013-08-05, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA 100 CC V-STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE GEAR CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE GEAR CLUTCH REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2011-06-22, Power Train
2008 YAMAHA VSTAR 1100 MAKING LOUD WHINE FROM THE MIDDLE GEAR AREA. HAD TO STOP RIDING THE BIKE BECAUSE THE MIDDLE GEAR BOLT HAD CAME LOSE AND THE NUT WAS GOING INTO THE UJOINT. HAD TO HAVE THE HOLE REAREND TAKEN APART AND PUT ON AND RETORE TO SHOP SPEC., DID PUT LOCKTITE ON NUT. THIS IS REALLY BAD BECAUSE THIS WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN REAL BAD FOR THE PERSON ON THE BIKE. *TR

2010-09-09, Power Train
STARTER CLUTCH ON 2008 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE IS DEFECTIVE .YAMAHA KNOWS THIS AND IS SELLING A REPAIR KIT FOR AROUND $550.THIS IS HAPPENING ON MOST ALL OF THE V-STAR BIKE AROUND THE 13-30 THOUSAND MILE MARK. *TR

2008 Yamaha XVS11 questions

Does the 2008 Yamaha XVS11 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Yamaha XVS11 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha XVS11?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Yamaha XVS11 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.