2018 Yamaha Star Venture problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Electrical System (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2020-12-28 · campaign 20V814000 · 18,203 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
What owners report
2022-09-16 · Electrical System“manufacturer issued recall number 20v814000 in january 2021. through telephone calls with repair dealer, i was told they did not have parts available. in april 2022, i visited repair dealer to have recall performed. was told no part available. i have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has provided numerous est…”
2022-04-04 · Engine“engine unexpectedly sputtered and quit while traveling on a narrow two-lane road with no place to pull off to the side. engaged emergency flashers to alert oncoming traffic. the bike would not restart. was able to get a tow after a couple of hours. mileage on the motorcycle was 19,354 miles. 1. starter was inspected by dealer and found magnet…”
2022-04-04 · Engine“cam/lifter failure on many of these bikes (venture and eluder/2018 model). mine hasn't failed yet but many have. needs to be investigated as this is a major safety issue if it happens while the bike is on the road.…”
2021-05-11 · Electrical System · 2,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 yamaha xv1900. the contact stated that he was unable to start the motorcycle. the motorcycle was towed to ridenow powersports on craig (4120 e craig rd, north las vegas, nv 89030, (855) 975-5959) where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be recharged. the battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.