The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V778000·Announced 2025-11-12

Yamaha Recalls 2018-2022 XMAX Scooters Due to Camshaft Bolt Issue

Yamaha is recalling 2,715 XMAX scooters because a camshaft bolt may loosen, causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (camshaft retainer bolt) that can cause engine stalls and loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The recall involves 2,715 vehicles where the camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and fail to properly secure the camshaft. This defect can result in an engine stall.

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

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA XMAX
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
2,715

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XMAX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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