1996 Yamaha XVS65 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Yamaha XVS65. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Yamaha XVS65
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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Motorcycle (seats)
On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Yamaha XVS65. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Yamaha XVS65 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha XVS65 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Yamaha XVS65 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Yamaha XVS65 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 Yamaha XVS65 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Yamaha XVS65 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Yamaha XVS65 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Yamaha XVS65 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1996 Yamaha XVS65
How do I know if my 1996 Yamaha XVS65 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 1996 Yamaha XVS65; 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 05V067000).
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.