Does the 1998 Yamaha XV250 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. 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 1998 Yamaha XV250 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 1998 Yamaha XV250?

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

1998 Yamaha XV250 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 1998 Yamaha XV250. 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.

1998 Yamaha XV250 recalls, newest first

March 3, 2005NHTSA 05V067000179,042 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Motorcycle

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Consequence: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha XV250 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Yamaha XV250 years

Other 1998 Yamaha models

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1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
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All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Yamaha XV250 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. 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 1998 Yamaha XV250 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 1998 Yamaha XV250?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.