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2020 Yamaha Xmax Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Yamaha Xmax has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Yamaha Xmax. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #25V778000Reported November 12, 2025 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 2,715 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer 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.
VISIBILITY
NHTSA #20V611000Reported October 5, 2020 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 31,000 vehicles
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
Safety consequence
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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