2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition
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…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,429 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was riding south bound interstate 95 about 65 MPH when all of a sudden my yamaha silverado lost speed and started jerking. I pulled the clutch in and let the bike slow down. I then tried to downshif”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2010 · Power train
“I was traveling down the freeway when suddenly 5th gear was gone causing me to suddenly loose speed in heavy traffic. I was able to downshift into 4th gear and continue moving at a slower speed, but 5”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2009 · Power train
Compare Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition | 1 | 14 |
Checking a specific 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition
How do I know if my 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition 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 Road Star Limited Edition; 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.