2020–2021 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 Engine Recall 21V806000 (Yamaha 990149)
NHTSA recall 21V806000 (Yamaha recall 990149) covers about 233 2020–2021 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Oct 15, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V806000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Engine
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
The risk
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Yamaha recall number 990149
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V806000 as 990149. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "990149 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 15, 2021
- Owner notification
- Oct 29, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Check your VIN for 21V806000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V806000 is open, call any Yamaha dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V806000 or 990149). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V806000?
NHTSA recall 21V806000 (Yamaha recall 990149) covers about 233 2020–2021 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Oct 15, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V806000?
No. NHTSA's record for 21V806000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Yamaha dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V806000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Yamaha dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V806000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired." NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Yamaha recall number for 21V806000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 990149. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (990149) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V806000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V806000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.