VehicleVerdict

Yamaha Bolt years to avoid

The Yamaha Bolt years to avoid are 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

112

Total complaints

1

Recall campaigns

2014–2015

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Yamaha Bolt NHTSA complaints by model year104 complaints2014: 104 complaints2015: 8 complaints
Yamaha Bolt NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Bolt years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2014High complaint rate104

Every Bolt year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201580
2014avoid1041

Common questions

What are the worst Yamaha Bolt years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Bolt years to avoid are 2014.

How many recalls does the Yamaha Bolt have?

Across all model years, the Bolt has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.