repaired · 2023 Q1
Engine
Do not driveRisk. A missing primary sheave nut may cause a stall, without the ability to restart the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Yamaha SmaxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Yamaha Smax, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-277 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Yamaha Smax has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Yamaha Smax recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Smax year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Smax median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2015 Smax?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.