Does the 1985 Yamaha VMX12N have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1985 Yamaha VMX12N 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 1985 Yamaha VMX12N?

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

1985 Yamaha VMX12N 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 1985 Yamaha VMX12N. 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.

1985 Yamaha VMX12N recalls, newest first

April 10, 1985NHTSA 85V0410005,757 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid

Summary: The lead wires connecting the battery to the starter solenoid, and the solenoid to the starter, may be misrouted and damaged. Consequence of defect: damaged wires may short out causing the engine to stop running and the lights to go out, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Correctly route lead wires and install a grommet to protect the wires.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Yamaha VMX12N were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Yamaha VMX12N years

1985 (1)

Other 1985 Yamaha models

Questions

Does the 1985 Yamaha VMX12N have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1985 Yamaha VMX12N 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 1985 Yamaha VMX12N?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.