AI Damage2007 Yamaha XF50: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Yamaha XF50 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 60% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 20% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
In hot humid conditions the scooter stalled-out or would not start. Initially, I thought it might be related to the summer blend of fuel, but then it occurred to me that it had run fine in the same conditions the previous five summers.
It has known fuel pump issues, and in warm weather experiences symptoms of vapor lock and failing fuel pump issues. While riding the scooter, the fuel pump primes and feeds the engine fine until it heats up and begins to intermittently fail.
C3 now apparently has problem with fuel pump causing loss of power in traffic and/or will not restart. Found information on the internet where other owners discuss a recall from yamaha for the 2007 c3 but I have not received any information from them regarding this.
Updated 020209 the consumer stated he experienced engine failure. Updated 02/03/09.
Yamaha scooter xf50w had issues with two recalls. Consumer wants the scooter replaced or returned to yamaha for the purchase price. The consumer stated the scooter would run for a short distance and then cut off. The problem was diagnosed as a defective fuel pump.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XF50 has 4 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XF50?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, engine and cooling, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (80%), engine failure or replacement (20%), won't start (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Yamaha XF50?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Yamaha XF50 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.