2005 Yamaha XV1700 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Yamaha XV1700, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Yamaha XV1700
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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Engine and engine cooling
On certain road star warrior motorcycles, the lead wires for the pick-up coil can break while the engine is running, causing the engine to stall and be impossible to restart.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pick-up coil. The recall began on march 2, 2007. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,660 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“(11104769) while riding on a city street at approximately 25-30 MPH, the transmission locked up along with the rear wheel. The bike stalled and skidded to a stop in the inside traffic lane. I could sh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2018 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xv1700. While driving low speeds, the engine seized without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. An unknown loc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2018 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Yamaha XV1700 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha XV1700 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Yamaha XV1700 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Yamaha XV1700 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Yamaha XV1700 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Yamaha XV1700 | 2 | 18 |
| 2006 Yamaha XV1700 | 1 | 21 |
| 2007 Yamaha XV1700 | 1 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2005 Yamaha XV1700
How do I know if my 2005 Yamaha XV1700 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 2005 Yamaha XV1700; 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 06V371000).
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.
Other Yamaha models
- Road Star317 complaints
- Yamaha184 complaints
- FJR1300138 complaints
- Road Star Warrior117 complaints
- YZFR1114 complaints
- Bolt86 complaints
- Road Star Silverado76 complaints
- YZF-R161 complaints
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.