Yamaha Recall 25V778000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Critical Fasteners

NHTSA recall 25V778000 · announced November 12, 2025 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 2,715 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Yamaha Xmax
• 2019 Yamaha Xmax
• 2020 Yamaha Xmax
• 2021 Yamaha Xmax
• 2022 Yamaha Xmax

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.