2002 Yamaha XVS650 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Yamaha XVS650, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Yamaha XVS650. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Yamaha XVS650 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,633 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On these model the shaft on the final-drive going into the rear differential is not oiled nor has enough grease to last over 10k miles. I have had this bike serviced at every service interval and grea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2017 · Power train
“The driveshaft stripped while coming to a stop. A defect in design. Water rusted the driveshaft. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2014 · Power train
Compare Yamaha XVS650 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha XVS650 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 13 |
| 2005 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Yamaha XVS650 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 Yamaha XVS650
How do I know if my 2002 Yamaha XVS650 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.
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.
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.