Motorcycles · Yamaha · Cruiser

Yamaha Raider / Stratoliner.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2006 to 2021 models.

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106owner complaints

2recalls

5%involved a crash, fire or injury

21,256typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

transmission & drivetrain54%

engine25%

fuel system14%

electrical10%

throttle & speed control4%

Recalls 2

Exterior Lighting 2020
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 …
Vehicle Speed Control 2007
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD, THE THROTTLE CABLES CAN KINK AT THE GUIDE BRACKET LOCATED AT THE STEERING HEAD WHEN THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT. IN THIS POSITION, A KINKED CA…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

200669

200715

20086

20094

20103

20111

20121

20185

20201

20211

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: XV19, XV1900, STRATOLINER, ROADLINER. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

Updated Nov 6, 2026