NHTSA (USA)Critical
2018–2022 YAMAHA XMAXNHTSA Campaign #25V778000
The official notice
Defect
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.
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.
2,715 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 990184Updated June 10, 2026