Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Xmax 2018–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V778000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 12, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,715
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 990184
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Visibility Oct 5, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.