Does the 1980 Yamaha SR250 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1980 Yamaha SR250 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 1980 Yamaha SR250?

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

1980 Yamaha SR250 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Yamaha SR250. 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.

1980 Yamaha SR250 recalls, newest first

May 13, 1980NHTSA 80V05800017,500 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: The swing arm supporting the rear wheel of the motorcycle could bend or fracture under extraordin ary braking conditions or abuse.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the original swing arm with an arm not subject to this defect.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Yamaha SR250 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Yamaha SR250 years

1980 (1)

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Questions

Does the 1980 Yamaha SR250 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1980 Yamaha SR250 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 1980 Yamaha SR250?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.