2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax Engine & Cooling Recall 25V778000 (Yamaha 990184)
NHTSA recall 25V778000 (Yamaha recall 990184) covers about 2,715 2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Nov 12, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V778000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: 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.
The risk
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Dec 10, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Yamaha recall number 990184
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V778000 as 990184. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "990184 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Xmax | 2018–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 12, 2025
- Owner notification
- Dec 10, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Check your VIN for 25V778000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V778000 is open, call any Yamaha dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V778000 or 990184). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V778000?
NHTSA recall 25V778000 (Yamaha recall 990184) covers about 2,715 2018–2022 Yamaha Xmax vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Nov 12, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V778000?
No. NHTSA's record for 25V778000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Yamaha dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V778000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Yamaha dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V778000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists Dec 10, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Yamaha recall number for 25V778000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 990184. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (990184) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V778000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V778000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.