2022 Yamaha Xmax | 2021 Yamaha Xmax | 2020 Yamaha Xmax | 2019 Yamaha Xmax | 2018 Yamaha Xmax — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Published November 13, 2025 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V778000, published November 13, 2025 and initiated November 12, 2025. Recalling firm: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; 2022 Yamaha Xmax | 2021 Yamaha Xmax | 2020 Yamaha Xmax | 2019 Yamaha Xmax | 2018 Yamaha Xmax — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- YAMAHA
- Model
- XMAX
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Lot
- 2022 YAMAHA XMAX | 2021 YAMAHA XMAX | 2020 YAMAHA XMAX | 2019 YAMAHA XMAX | 2018 YAMAHA XMAX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Yamaha Xmax | 2021 Yamaha Xmax | 2020 Yamaha Xmax | 2019 Yamaha Xmax | 2018 Yamaha Xmax — Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V778000 on November 13, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAMAHA. Model: XMAX.