2021 Yamaha XMAX Recalls
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on file for the 2021 Yamaha XMAX. Every repair below is free at a franchised dealer, by federal law.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk: An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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. 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.
Does this apply to your XMAX?
Campaigns list every affected vehicle at the model level, but individual vehicles may already be repaired or fall outside the affected production range. Check a specific VIN with the Yamaha recall lookup — free — or see other 2021 Yamaha models with recalls. Source: official NHTSA recall database.