Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train16
- Wheels2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Structure1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Engine1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the XVS65.
05V256000 · Seats1 Jun 2005 · 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED.
05V067000 · Seats3 Mar 2005 · 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
NHTSA recalls