2018 Yamaha Xsr700 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline 2018-07-19 · campaign 18V483000 · 3,493 vehicles
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
Risk: If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
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.
Structure 2020-04-30 · M2020-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the drive chain guard rattles while riding. there is a gap between the drive chain guard and rear arm bracket even when the mounting bolts are tightened. this allows the drive chain guard to move and make a rattling noise due to engine vibration and road conditions. to prevent the rattling noise the
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.