Does the 1999 Yamaha Road Star have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Yamaha Road Star recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Yamaha Road Star?

15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Yamaha Road Star recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Yamaha Road Star. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Yamaha been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Yamaha Road Star recalls, newest first

August 23, 2010NHTSA 10E041000300 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain accessory yamaha double "t" fat handlebars, part numbers str-5PX75-12-00 and str-4WM75-12-00, manufactured from August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009, to be used on model year 2002-2009 XV1700PC warrior, 1999-2003 VX1600 and 2004-2010 XV1700 road star motorcycles. These handlebars may have tubing thinner than designed where the bars narrow for the switch housings and grips.
Consequence: The affected handlebars could be weak enough in the area to break. Should this breakage occur while the motorcycle is being operated, the operator could lose control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners of record and dealers will replace the affected handlebars free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha toll-free at 1-800-962-7926.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 2006NHTSA 06V39700020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
Consequence: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash with injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1999 Yamaha Road Star with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Manual transmission4
Structure › Frame and members3
Suspension › Rear2
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices1
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar1

Other Yamaha Road Star years

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Questions

Does the 1999 Yamaha Road Star have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Yamaha Road Star recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Yamaha Road Star?: 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.