Vehicle recall 21V806000 · October 15, 2021
2020-2021 Yamaha XVS950
The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
- Consequence
- Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990150.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V806000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2021
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990149
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 233
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha XVS950 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Yamaha been repaired?
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