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2021 Yamaha Xmax Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Yamaha Xmax has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Yamaha Xmax. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Yamaha Xmax owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax, describing incidents dated June 19, 2026.

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ODI #11751856 · Filed July 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Yamaha XMAX 300 Motorcycle. The contact stated that shortly after the motorcycle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V778000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); while riding approximately 55 MPH, the motorcycle suddenly decelerated and stalled. The motorcycle was towed to a…

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Loose Camshaft Bolt May Cause Engine Failure

NHTSA #25V778000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported November 12, 2025 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected: 2,715 vehicles

Repair completion: 19.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Yamaha campaign 990184 · Owners notified December 10, 2025

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Yamaha Xmax. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Yamaha Xmax.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11751856

Incident: June 19, 2026 · Filed: July 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Yamaha XMAX 300 Motorcycle. The contact stated that shortly after the motorcycle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V778000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); while riding approximately 55 MPH, the motorcycle suddenly decelerated and stalled. The motorcycle was towed to a local mechanic nearby and the contact was informed that the cam shaft bolt was missing from the motorcycle. The motorcycle was later towed back to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the cam shaft bolt had sheared off. The motorcycle was repaired by the dealer, but the contact was not provided the information about the repair. After retrieving and starting the motorcycle, engine oil immediately started pouring from the engine onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,900.

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