Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 2 days agoYamaha 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.
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.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021)?
Service every 12 months for the Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha XMAX 300 (2018–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).