2019 Yamaha XV250 Recall: An oil passageway in the engine side cover may not be properly…
NHTSA campaign 20V212000 · Engine · filed Apr 9, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain XV250 motorcycles. An oil passageway in the engine side cover may not be properly manufactured, possibly blocking lubricating oil to the engine.
The risk
Improper lubrication of internal engine components can result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace of the engine side cover, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990136.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V212000 (manufacturer number 990136). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.