2009 Yamaha Xvs950 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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What owners report
2015-08-05 · Suspension · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs95ctyr (na). while driving at 65 mph, the rear of the motorcycle wheel bearing locked up. the failure recurred twice. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer. the technician inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the fail…”
2012-10-15 · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly“2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. the consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side had fallen out. it looked as if the axle had been cut…”
2012-07-17 · Wheels · 19,866 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. in addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem…”
2012-02-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,200 mi“ tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the rubber belt in the engine was too tight and causing the rear wheel to seize.…”
2011-08-19 · Structure · 3,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. the contact stated while driving 60 mph or at a higher speed the motorcycle vibrates excessively and causes the contacts feet to move off of the footboard. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who test drove it but was unable to duplicate the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the fail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.