CPSC2025-10-16PHYSICAL HAZARD

Yamaha Drive 2 golf cars recalled for missing stop lights, crash hazard

Nationwide distributionConsumer goodsOutdoor

What this means

Yamaha golf car vehicles from 2021–2025 were manufactured without stop lights, which increases the risk of rear-end collisions and serious injury. About 19,300 vehicles are affected. No injuries have been reported yet.

  • Stop using the recalled golf car immediately.
  • Contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule free installation of two stop lights.
  • If you cannot bring the vehicle to a dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or install the lights at your location.

Product photos

Recalled Yamaha Drive 2 J0D/J0E/J5C
Recalled Yamaha Drive 2 J0D/J0E/J5C
Recalled Yamaha Drive 2 J2D Super Hauler
Recalled Yamaha Drive 2 J2D Super Hauler
The agency's original wording
Hazard

The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of two stoplights. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the stoplights at the location of the golf cart.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2020 through July 2025 for between $8,300 and $12,900.
Affected count
About 19,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2021-2025 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
Consumer contact
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET every day, by email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com/ and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

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

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