Yamaha recalls 2021 XMAX scooters due to camshaft retainer bolt loosening, causing engine stalls and loss of control. Owners must stop riding until dealers install a free camshaft plate kit.
Yamaha is recalling certain 2021 XMAX scooters because a camshaft retainer bolt can loosen, causing engine stalls that may lead to loss of control and crashes. This affects owners who need to stop riding until a dealer installs a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80754-yamaha-xmax-2021-scooter-recall-engine-stall-risk.
“Yamaha XMAX 2021 Scooter Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80754-yamaha-xmax-2021-scooter-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V778000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V778000).
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recalled certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters due to an engine stall hazard that can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on November 13, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Yamaha XMAX, 2018-2022
What to do
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. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
The hazard
The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall. This can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has 28 other recalls on record since January 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include the Yamaha XTZ690 (June 5, 2026), Yamaha MT-09 (July 3, 2022), and Yamaha XC155 (September 4, 2021). NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2021 YAMAHA XMAX as of July 21, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your scooter has a 2021 model year. The recall covers specific VINs that will be listed on NHTSA.gov starting November 24, 2025.
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Fixed
Do not ride your scooter until a dealer installs the free camshaft plate kit.
Contact Dealer for Fix
Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit at no cost once you contact them.
Check VIN on NHTSA
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting November 24, 2025 to confirm if it's affected.
November 24, 2025
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V778000 — Yamaha XMAX 2021 Scooter Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Yamaha XMAX 2021 Scooter Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 25V778000 from Yamaha.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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