2003 Yamaha Midnight Star Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 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)
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…
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,686 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am writing in regard to the transmission failure that i experienced on saturday, the 25th of august, 2007 on my 2003 midnight roadstar. Fifth gear was lost while i was leading a group of motorcycles”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2007 · Power train
“When starting the motorcycle the engine coughed (backfired through the carburetor). Subsequent attempts to start the engine were unsuccessful because the starter would no longer engage. This left me s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2006 · Electrical system
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 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star
How do I know if my 2003 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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.