NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Yamaha XT225TC Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Yamaha XT225TC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Yamaha XT225TC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Yamaha XT225TC owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha XT225TC, describing incidents dated March 13, 2005.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10115406 · Filed April 8, 2005
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, AND HAD TO SLOW MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO 30-40 MPH. CONSUMER TRIED DRIVING WITH THE HIGH BEAMS, AND THEY WERE TOO BRIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.*AK THE LOW BEAMS…

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YAMAHA/REAR BRAKE SHOE

NHTSA #04V475000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum — Shoes/Linings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2004 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Potentially affected: 3,620 vehicles

Yamaha campaign M2004-020 · Owners notified October 8, 2004 · Vehicles built August 1, 2004 – September 24, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.

Safety consequence

IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Yamaha XT225TC. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Yamaha XT225TC.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10115406

Incident: March 13, 2005 · Filed: April 8, 2005

WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, AND HAD TO SLOW MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO 30-40 MPH. CONSUMER TRIED DRIVING WITH THE HIGH BEAMS, AND THEY WERE TOO BRIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.*AK THE LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE ROAD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. *NM

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