Defect Description
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 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | YAMAHA | XMAX |
| 2019 | YAMAHA | XMAX |
| 2020 | YAMAHA | XMAX |
| 2021 | YAMAHA | XMAX |
| 2022 | YAMAHA | XMAX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.