2021 Yamaha XV1900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Yamaha XV1900, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Yamaha XV1900
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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Switch (exterior lighting) Do not drive
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Yamaha XV1900 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There is a recall on this motorcycle's front brake switch. Supposedly it was repaired before it was delivered to me in 2021. I have had problems with the cruise control intermittently turning itself o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2025 · Service brakes
Compare Yamaha XV1900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha XV1900 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Yamaha XV1900 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Yamaha XV1900 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Yamaha XV1900 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Yamaha XV1900 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Yamaha XV1900 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Yamaha XV1900
How do I know if my 2021 Yamaha XV1900 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 2021 Yamaha XV1900; 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 20V814000).
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.