NHTSA Recall 25V778000: Critical fasteners (engine and engine cooling)
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,715 vehicles. It affects 2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V778000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990184 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | November 12, 2025 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V778000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.