Engine and engine cooling: critical fastenersRecall 25V-778 · 2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 25V-778 covers 2,715 2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax for a engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 25V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.