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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

2018-2022 Yamaha XMAX Recalled for Camshaft Bolt Defect

Agency Publication Date: November 13, 2025
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Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation is recalling 2,715 of its 2018-2022 XMAX scooters because a camshaft retainer bolt may loosen over time. If this bolt loosens, it can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while the scooter is being ridden. To fix this issue, Yamaha dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit at no cost to the owner.

Risk

A loose camshaft bolt can result in a sudden engine stall, which may cause the rider to lose control of the scooter. This significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury. Owners are advised not to ride their scooters until the necessary recall repair has been completed.

What You Should Do

  1. Stop riding this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
  2. This recall affects 2,715 Yamaha XMAX scooters from the 2018 through 2022 model years.
  3. Identify if your scooter is affected by searching your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA.gov website; VIN information is expected to be available for this recall starting November 24, 2025.
  4. Contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 to arrange for the free installation of a new camshaft plate kit. When calling, refer to Yamaha recall number 990184.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Free installation of a new camshaft plate kit.

How to: Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge. Owners should contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
๐Ÿ“‹Option 2: Other Action

Stop-ride advisory.

How to: Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2022 Yamaha XMAX
Part / Model:
XMAX

Yamaha recall number 990184; certain 2018-2022 models.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V778000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Sold By: Yamaha dealers
Units Affected: 2,715 vehicles(30% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: Yes โ€” park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 10, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 990184
Agency Last Updated: February 24, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response