There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Yamaha V-Star problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 20 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Driveline — 3
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,820 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Yamaha V-Star complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 19,000 miles · reported Nov 5, 2015
Bolt sheared off of the middle drive shaft, damagine the splines on the gear. Bike at low rpms and accelerating from a complete stop at a stop light when failure occurred, no more than 5-10 MPH.
Power Train · at 21,670 miles · reported Sep 25, 2015
While riding, the retaining bolt that holds the universal joint yoke broke off and became lodged between the housing and the universal joint. Causing rear wheel lock up momentarily until it dislodged then begin to grind against the joint or yoke when lodged in another part of the housing. This is thought to be a flaw or engineering defect seeing as quite a few owners of this motorcycle have had the same thing happen. It is a really costly repair and the engine has to be extracted and dismantled to repair this problem. I feel it should be a recall on this defect because its too commonly…
Power Train · at 23,266 miles · reported Aug 10, 2015
The contact owns a 2006 yamaha V star 1100. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the speedometer failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,266.
Power Train · at 30,000 miles · reported Aug 4, 2015
I have an yamaha V-star 1100 and the middle drive shaft broke. The shaft sheared off where the nut tightens the universal joint to the shaft. This caused the rear tire to lock up. Luckily I was moving at a very low speed or I would have seriously been hurt.
Power Train · at 16,000 miles · reported May 12, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 (Na) yamaha V-star 1100. While driving approximately 25 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that there was a loose bolt near the drive shaft. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Yamaha V-Star have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Yamaha V-Star?
Owners report power train problems most often (20 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,820 miles.
Are Yamaha recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.