2001 Yamaha Midnight Star Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manual transmission (power train)
On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
Remedy: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
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Manual transmission (power train)
In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Remedy: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Eight months ago consumer received NHTSA recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaine”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2004 · Power train
“The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. The dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2004 · Power train
Compare Yamaha Midnight Star model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha Midnight Star model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha Midnight Star | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Yamaha Midnight Star | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star | 1 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star
How do I know if my 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V309000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.