2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, and owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior
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…
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Mounting (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bracket washer and damper do not adequately protect the tank from engine vibration.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket washer and damper with ones of a new type. Owner notification began july 10,2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,849 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 70 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The fuel filter assembly to the front of the tank will release the inner sleeve at the elbow spilling fuel all over motor. If motor is hot, can result in fire and has happened in the past. I was fortu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 yamaha road star warrior motorcycle. While driving 70 MPH the check engine light illuminated, the needle on the gauge began swinging back and forth, then the motorcycle shut”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Yamaha Road Star Warrior model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha Road Star Warrior model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior | 2 | 84 |
| 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior | 1 | 26 |
| 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior
How do I know if my 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 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 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior; 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 02V181000).
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.