2018-2022 Yamaha XMAX - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 25V778000
2,715 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2018-2022
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Potential units affected
- 2,715 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2025-11-13
Affected vehicles
- 2022 Yamaha XMAX
- 2021 Yamaha XMAX
- 2020 Yamaha XMAX
- 2019 Yamaha XMAX
- 2018 Yamaha XMAX
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
What could happen?
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What’s the fix?
Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990184. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.