NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2020 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Engine Case May Leak Oil Onto Rear Tire
NHTSA #21V806000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported October 15, 2021 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 233 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990149 · Owners notified October 29, 2021
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Safety consequence
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990150.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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