Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 YAMAHA Xmax

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V778000

Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners

Component
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
2,715
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-12
Owners notified
2025-12-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling22,900 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.