NHTSA Campaign 25V778000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Nov 12, 2025 · 2,715 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2018 | 2,715 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2019 | 2,715 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2020 | 2,715 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2021 | 2,715 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2022 | 2,715 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V778000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.