2022 Yamaha Xmax Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 13, 2025 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Xmax years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2022 Yamaha Xmax so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2022 Yamaha Xmax recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:critical fastenersDo not driveNov 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V778000 · 2,715 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Yamaha Xmax years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202201
2021 Xmax11
2020 Xmax02
2019 Xmax02
2018 Xmax02

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Yamaha Xmax?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Yamaha Xmax?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Yamaha Xmax a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Xmax model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.