2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V778000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990184
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 2,715
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 10, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR