2018-2022 Yamaha Xmax recall: critical fasteners
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on November 12, 2025. It covers about 2,715 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,715
- reported
- Nov 12, 2025
- owners notified
- Dec 10, 2025
- related complaints
- 2
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 beginning November 24, 2025.
Recall number 25V778000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
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Questions about recall 25V778000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2022 Yamaha Xmax critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 25V778000, reported on November 12, 2025, covers about 2,715 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V778000?
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 beginning November 24, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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