Yamaha recalls 2020 XV1900 motorcycles with front brake switch failure causing brake lights to stay on or cruise control to shut off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Owners must have repair completed before riding.
Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Yamaha is recalling 2020 XV1900 motorcycles because a faulty front brake switch can cause brake lights to stay on or cruise control to shut off unexpectedly, which increases crash risk. Affected owners must have the brake switch replaced by a dealer before riding the motorcycle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80203-yamaha-xv1900-2020-recall-brake-light-failure-risk.
“Yamaha XV1900 (2020) Recall: Brake Light Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80203-yamaha-xv1900-2020-recall-brake-light-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V814000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V814000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Dec. 28, 2020, that Yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles due to a front brake switch failure. This defect can cause the brake light to stay on constantly or the cruise control to shut off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
How to tell if you have it
Yamaha FJR1300, 2013-2020
Yamaha MT10, 2017-2020
Yamaha MTT9GT, 2018-2020
Yamaha MXTGTKL, 2019
Yamaha XTZ12, 2018-2020
Yamaha XV1900B, 2018
Yamaha XV1900, 2018-2021
What to do
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the front brake switch free of charge. The recall began Jan. 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 using recall number 990140.
The hazard
NHTSA records show the front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide. This failure causes the brake light to remain on or the cruise control system to shut off unexpectedly, both of which increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 28 other recalls since Jan. 11, 2011. Recent similar recalls include the Yamaha XTZ690 (2025) recall for turn signal failure on June 5, 2026, and the Yamaha XMAX 2021 scooter recall for engine stall risk on Nov. 13, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles rear brake line recall (April 13, 2026), the Ducati Streetfighter V2 (2025) electrical recall (Dec. 5, 2025), and the Honda 2024 CBR650R electrical issue recall (Dec. 23, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2020 model year and is listed in the recall as an XV1900. The recall covers specific models from 2013-2021 with certain trim codes.
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Repaired
Do not operate your motorcycle until the front brake switch is replaced by a dealer.
Contact Yamaha Customer Service
Call 1-800-962-7926 to schedule a repair or get replacement parts.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V814000 — Yamaha XV1900 (2020) Recall: Brake Light Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Yamaha XV1900 (2020) Recall: Brake Light Failure Risk that is covered by recall 20V814000 from Yamaha.
The official recall notice states: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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