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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2021 Yamaha Xmax Recalls

The 2021 Yamaha Xmax has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Yamaha Xmax built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

Recalls
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NHTSA campaigns

Owner complaints
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filed with NHTSA

Crashes reported
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in complaints

NHTSA crash test
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1 recall on the 2021 Yamaha Xmax

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA 25V778000
The 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.
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.

What owners report about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax with NHTSA.

Most complained about

  • Engine And Engine Cooling1

Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.

Checking your own motorcycle

A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2021 Yamaha Xmax built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.

Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.

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