Recall 25V778000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 25V778000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 2,715 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Defect 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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2018 | Check VINs |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2019 | Check VINs |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2020 | Check VINs |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2021 | Check VINs |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2022 | Check VINs |
Other YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Recalls
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching YAMAHA from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V248000 | Apr 16, 2025 | PURE SPORTS DISTRIBUTING INC. | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 216 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.