Vehicle recall 25V778000 · November 12, 2025
2018-2022 Yamaha Xmax
The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V778000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 12, 2025
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990184
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,715
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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