2014 Yamaha Bolt electrical system problems

The 2014 Yamaha Bolt has 56 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 54% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Electrical System complaints

54%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Bolt electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

13V298000Electrical SystemJuly 8, 2013 · 3,900 units

Defect

Yamaha Motor Company (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 XVS950CU (Bolt) motorcycles manufactured March 2013 through June 2013. Slack or sag in the wiring harness may allow it to contact the exhaust manifold causing the wires to melt, and possibly short circuit.

Consequence

If the wires short circuit, the fuses will blow which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall while riding, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it away from the exhaust. If the wiring harness is damaged, it will first be replaced. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

What owners report

“SPEEDOMETER CAN'T BE SEEN WHEN TRAVELING INTO THE SUN OR ANY TIME THE SUN IS AT THE WRONG ANGLE THAT IT CREATES A NON READABLE DISPLAY, WHICH HAPPENS TO BE ALMOST ANY TIME THE SUN IS OUT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT BEING ABLE TO READ YOUR SPEED AS WELL AS POSSIBLY CAUSING SPEEDING TICKETS. THIS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 4, 2018

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Yamaha Bolt have?

NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2014 Yamaha Bolt electrical system — 54% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Yamaha Bolt electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 13V298000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.