Yamaha Golf Cart Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Yamaha golf carts are covered by a CPSC recall expansion announced on June 5, 2025, as recall 25-321. It covers about 352,000 vehicles. The accelerator pedal spring can fail to return to idle, which poses a crash hazard. The recall status is expanded. Yamaha added more units and a more comprehensive repair. CPSC lists it as a Fast Track recall with a repair remedy. The 2025 notice reports no injuries. Owners of 25-321 vehicles should stop using them and call an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule the free repair. This page also lists the Yamaha golf car recalls from 2018 to 2026 and one separate Georgia court ruling.

Latest Yamaha Golf Cart Recall Updates

June 11, 2026: CPSC Recalls Drive2 Electric Fleet Golf Cars

CPSC announced recall 26-542 of about 8,650 model year 2021-2022 Yamaha Drive2 Electric Fleet golf cars. Yamaha Golf Car dealers sold them nationwide from March 2021 through September 2024 for between $6,700 and $8,830 [1]. The passenger-side brake cable could have been misrouted during assembly and could break. Yamaha offers a free inspection of the cable routing and a properly routed replacement cable if needed.

June 11, 2026: CPSC Recalls UMAX Bistro Vehicles

CPSC announced recall 26-556 of about 1,101 model year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles. They were sold at Yamaha Golf Car dealers from July 2018 through May 2026 for between $17,495 and $29,060 [2]. The weight capacity certification label is inaccurate, so a vehicle could be overloaded. That is an injury hazard. Yamaha offers a free label replacement by a dealer at the vehicle’s location.

October 16, 2025: CPSC Recalls Drive 2 Vehicles Without Stop Lights

CPSC announced recall 26-028 of about 19,300 model year 2021-2025 Drive 2 personal transportation vehicles, both gas and electric. Sales ran nationwide through Yamaha dealers from June 2020 through July 2025 for between $8,300 and $12,900 [3]. The vehicles lack stop lights, a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard. Yamaha offers free installation of two stoplights at a dealer.

October 16, 2025: CPSC Recalls DR2A and DR2E Vehicles

CPSC announced recall 26-027 of about 4,300 model year 2017-2024 DR2A and DR2E personal transportation vehicles. Yamaha dealers sold them nationwide from June 2018 through July 2025 for between $9,500 and $13,000 [4]. The vehicles can fail to brake, which CPSC says risks serious injury or death in a crash. Yamaha offers free installation of new brake shoes and pads.

June 5, 2025: Yamaha Expands Golf Car Recall

CPSC announced recall 25-321, an expansion of earlier Yamaha golf car recalls to about 352,000 vehicles. It expanded the July 2023, February 2022, October 2018 and February 2018 recalls [5]. Yamaha added a free replacement of the accelerator pedal return spring assembly at an authorized dealer. Yamaha dealers sold the vehicles nationwide from July 2015 through December 2024 for between $5,970 and $13,220.

July 6, 2023: CPSC Recalls Model Year 2023 Golf Cars

CPSC announced recall 23-772 of about 11,000 model year 2023 Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation vehicles and UMAX. The accelerator spring can become dislodged, so the pedal may not return to its resting position [6]. Yamaha offers a free inspection and repair and contacts known purchasers directly. Dealerships and distributors sold the vehicles from August 2022 through March 2023 for between $6,200 and $9,700.

February 17, 2022: CPSC Recalls Golf Cars for Brake Failure

CPSC announced recall 22-726 of about 5,000 model year 2021 and 2022 Yamaha golf cars and personal transportation vehicles. They can have brake failure, a crash hazard that could result in injury or death [7]. The remedy is a free repair. Sales ran exclusively through Yamaha golf car dealers from April 2020 through August 2021 for between $6,000 and $9,500.

February 13, 2020: CPSC Recalls Drive2 Golf Cars

CPSC announced recall 20-718 of about 1,350 model year 2020 Yamaha Drive2 golf cars. The front wheel hubs can crack, and the front wheels can detach [8]. The hazard could result in injury or death to the user or a bystander. Yamaha offers a free repair. Dealers sold the golf cars from June 2019 through December 2019 for between $6,100 and $6,300.

October 3, 2018: CPSC Recalls Golf Cars for Accelerator Spring Failure

CPSC announced recall 19-701 of 145,000 model year 2016-2018 Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles. The accelerator pedal return spring can break, a crash hazard [9]. The remedy is a free repair. The vehicles were sold nationwide at Yamaha golf car dealers from June 2015 through August 2018 for between $5,500 and $12,300.

February 22, 2018: CPSC Recalls Golf Cars for Brake Cable Failure

CPSC announced recall 18-725 of about 161,000 model year 2015-2018 Yamaha golf cars and personal transportation vehicles. The brake cables can fail, a crash hazard [10]. Yamaha offers a free repair. Sales through Yamaha Golf Car dealers ran nationwide from November 2014 through December 2017 for between $5,900 and $7,700.

Which Yamaha Golf Carts Are Affected?

The CPSC notices cover these Yamaha golf cart models, and each notice lists the serial number ranges for its own recall:

• Recall 25-321: Drive golf cars from model year 2016, Drive 2 from 2017 to 2024, Adventurer from 2016 to 2018 and UMAX from 2019 to 2024.
• Recall 26-542: Drive2 Electric Fleet golf cars, model years 2021-2022.
• Recall 26-556: UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles, gas and electric, model years 2019-2025.
• Recall 26-028: gas and electric Drive 2 personal transportation vehicles, model years 2021-2025.
• Recall 26-027: DR2A and DR2E personal transportation vehicles, model years 2017-2024.
• Recall 23-772: UMAX, golf cars and personal transportation vehicles, model year 2023.
• Recall 22-726: Drive2 AC Fleet, Drive2 EFI Fleet and Drive2 AC models, model years 2021 and 2022.
• Recall 20-718: Drive2 QuieTech, Drive2 AC, Drive2 EFI and Drive2 DC models, model year 2020.
• Recall 19-701: Drive, Drive2 and Adventurer models with gas or electric power, model years 2016-2018.
• Recall 18-725: Drive and Drive 2 models, including utility vehicles, model years 2015-2018.

Why Were Yamaha Golf Carts Recalled?

Yamaha golf carts were recalled because the spring in the accelerator pedal can fail to return to idle. That happens when a consumer stops pressing the pedal, and it is a crash hazard. The June 5, 2025 notice expanded four earlier recalls to cover more units and a more comprehensive repair. Each notice describes its own hazard, and CPSC calls all but the label problem a crash hazard. Recalls 19-701 and 23-772 also name a failing accelerator spring. The other recalls name brake cable and brake failures, front wheel hubs that can crack, missing stop lights and an inaccurate weight label that could lead to overloading.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The 25-321 notice says Yamaha received at least 2,200 reports of accelerator pedal return spring failures. No injuries were reported. Recall 26-542 cites six reports of the passenger-side brake cable breaking due to improper routing, with no injuries. Recalls 19-701 and 18-725 cite 417 spring failure reports and 285 brake cable failure reports, with no injuries. For recalls 20-718, 22-726, 23-772, 26-027, 26-028 and 26-556, the notices report no incidents or injuries. A report alone does not prove that a defect caused a given incident.

What Should Consumers Do?

CPSC and Yamaha give these steps, and each notice names its own free remedy:

1. For recall 25-321, stop using the recalled golf car vehicles immediately, even if an earlier recall repaired them.
2. Check the model name and serial number against the CPSC notice for your recall.
3. Contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free remedy in your notice, which for recall 25-321 is the accelerator pedal spring assembly replacement.
4. Call Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 or email ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com. The June 2026 notices list hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET every day.
5. Report a product problem to SaferProducts.gov or to the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

CPSC recall 23-773 was announced July 13, 2023. It covers about 370 Yamaha personal transportation vehicles that can accelerate unexpectedly [11]. Transport Canada posted parallel notices. Recall 2023-324 is dated June 2, 2023 [12]. Recall 2026-193 is dated April 16, 2026 [13]. Recall 2026-213 is dated April 29, 2026 [14].

Legal Options

In Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America v. Hall, a $7 million jury verdict favored Elizabeth Hall in a golf cart rollover case. Hall alleged the cart had brakes only on the two rear wheels [15]. On June 22, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed the judgment because the trial court erred in barring Yamaha’s warning labels. The opinion does not mention a recall. A recall does not automatically establish that Yamaha is liable or that any owner may recover money. A claim over an injury needs its own legal review.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If My Yamaha Golf Cart Is Part of a Recall?

You can tell whether your Yamaha golf cart is part of a recall by its model name and serial number. For the accelerator spring recall, the model name is on the left and right side. Serial numbers sit in various places, and Yamaha assists owners who cannot find theirs.

Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Yamaha Golf Carts?

On a class action lawsuit against Yamaha golf carts, the record shows that no MDL has been formed for Yamaha golf carts [16]. The pending-MDL report of September 1, 2026 lists 166 MDLs and covers MDLs only, so it does not show individual injury cases.

How Many Yamaha Golf Carts Have Been Recalled?

The number of Yamaha golf carts recalled is not one total. Each notice counts its own vehicles, so the unit figures are never added together. This page lists 13 CPSC Yamaha recalls, dated June 30, 2015 to June 11, 2026.

Can I Still Get the Free Repair If My Yamaha Golf Cart Was Fixed in an Earlier Recall?

You can still ask about the free repair if your Yamaha golf cart was fixed in an earlier recall. For the accelerator spring recall, Yamaha is contacting those owners directly with information on scheduling a replacement accelerator pedal spring assembly.

Does Yamaha Provide Transportation for the Repair?

Yamaha provides transportation for the repair in some recalls. Dealers are prepared to offer mobile service or unit transportation for the accelerator pedal spring expansion. For the brake cable, brake shoe and stoplight recalls, the work can happen where the golf car is.

Are Any Older Yamaha Golf Cart Recalls Not Listed Above?

Older Yamaha golf cart recalls not listed above include recall 19-774 of August 28, 2019, for about 16,000 vehicles with a USB power module that can overheat and melt [17]. Recall 15-738 of June 30, 2015, covers about 2,000 vehicles whose front wheel hubs can crack [18].

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2021-2022-Fleet-Golf-Cars-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-a-Crash-Hazard
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2021-2025-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2017-2024-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Yamaha-Expands-Recall-of-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Additional-Models-and-New-Repair-to-Replace-Accelerator-Pedal-Spring-Assembly
6. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Yamaha-Golf-Car-Company-Recalls-Model-Year-2023-Golf-Cars-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-And-Umax-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-and-Risk-of-Death-Recall-Alert
7. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-and-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-Recall-Alert
8. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
9. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Personal-Transportation-and-Specialty-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
10. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-and-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
11. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Yamaha-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Yamaha-Motor-Powered-Products-Recall-Alert
12. https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2023324
13. https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2026193
14. https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2026213
15. https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10878111/yamaha-motor-manufacturing-coporation-of-america-v-elizabeth-hall/
16. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Number-September-1-2026.pdf
17. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Personal-Transportation-and-Specialty-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
18. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-and-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles