AI Damage2010 Yamaha XV1900: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Yamaha XV1900 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
The fuel pump is located in a reserve tank under the seat. The pump itself is inside of a plastic housing that cracks (apparently in a pretty specific area) and causing a catastrophic loss in fuel pressure which yields hard starting, rough running under load or steady throttle (decel backfiring popping and snapping…
Shift into 3rd. Gear clanking noise, running in 3rd gear loud clanking noise, geting louder as you ride the motorcycle, clanking noiese while down shifting in to 3rd gear. Clanking noise as you throttel through 3rd gear. Cruising in third 3rd gear makes loud noise.
Loud clacking noise coming from transmission in 3rd gear both accelerating and decelerating.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XV1900 has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Yamaha XV1900?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Yamaha XV1900?
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 2010 Yamaha XV1900 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.
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.