Yamaha · United States · High
Yamaha Xmax: Engine and engine cooling — critical fasteners
Affects Yamaha Xmax · 2018–2022 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational