2021 Yamaha Xmax Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Yamaha Xmax, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Yamaha Xmax
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Critical fasteners (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive
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.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Yamaha Xmax have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,900 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Yamaha XMAX 300 Motorcycle. The contact stated that shortly after the motorcycle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V778000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); while riding a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 21, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Yamaha Xmax model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha Xmax model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Yamaha Xmax | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Yamaha Xmax | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Yamaha Xmax | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Yamaha Xmax | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Yamaha Xmax | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Yamaha Xmax
How do I know if my 2021 Yamaha Xmax has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Yamaha Xmax; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V778000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.