Does the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Yamaha Road Star?

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

2002 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 2002 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.

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2002 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

August 26, 2003NHTSA 03V30900029,139 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer 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, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on September 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 87 complaints about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Power train › Manual transmission51
Power train › Automatic transmission30
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel1
Equipment1
Fuel system1

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Questions

Does the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Yamaha Road Star?: 87 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.