Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2021 Yamaha Xmax
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Indonesia. Owner complaints on file from Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year12,715 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2021 Yamaha Xmax
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-778 | Nov 12, 2025 | Camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stallDo not drive | Engine and cooling | 2,715 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Yamaha Xmax
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 21, 2026Failure Jun 19, 20262,900 milesCorona, NYEngine and engine cooling
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.
NHTSA complaint 11751856
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.