Yamaha golf carts

3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 4, 2020. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

3reports to CPSC
Aug 4, 2020the latest report was made
Mar 1, 2018the earliest
3with the company’s comments

Brand: Yamaha
Maker: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Golf cartsMotorizedCPSC’s product type: Golf Carts, motorized vehicle (code 1213), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)

By month

2 reports from September 2019 to August 2020; the most in August 2020, 1. 1 earlier report, since March 2018, is in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2020	1
May 2020	1
March 2018	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Aug 4, 2020, sent to the company Aug 12, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 26, 2020

The product, in the report: Yamaha Drive 2 VID - J0D300209

Cart started to death wobble, I was thrown, steering suddenly went out and there was no way to control cart I am seriously injured.

Model
Drive2
Serial number
J0D300209
Bought from
Southern Cart Serives
Bought
Nov 16, 2019, about then
Where
Dadeville, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 40, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/20/2020) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These general comments are submitted in response to Report Number 20200804-C3A73-2147370697. The report alleges that, on August 1, 2020, the owner of a Yamaha Drive2 personal transportation vehicle was operating the vehicle when it started to wobble and the “steering suddenly went out.” The report indicates that the vehicle was damaged and repaired prior to this alleged incident. No other information is provided about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The vehicle owner’s wife contacted Yamaha on August 14, 2020 about the incident and expressed a belief that it might be related to a February 13, 2020 recall involving front wheel hubs on certain vehicle models. The Yamaha representative explained that, in fact, the subject vehicle was not one of the models subject to the recall. In addition, the subject vehicle was recently inspected at an authorized Yamaha dealership. The dealership confirmed that the front wheel hubs were intact on the subject vehicle.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an incident involving a Yamaha product. Yamaha strongly urges all of its customers to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, including following all recommended maintenance and pre-operating vehicle inspection instructions.

CPSC report 20200804-C3A73-2147370697. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 11, 2020, sent to the company May 20, 2020, published by CPSC Jun 4, 2020

The product, in the report: Yamaha DR2A17 EF! golf cart

This morning I attempted to back my 2017 Yamaha DR2A17 EF! golf cart out of my garage. I turned on the key, shifted into reverse and pressed on the gas pedal. As the cart attempted to start I heard a loud POP from the engine under the seat. The cart moved backward out of the garage but never really started properly. I then smelled a burning oder coming from the cart. At first I thought it was an electrical issue. I lifted the seat to see if something was melting. I saw smoke coming from the air intake filter. I open the clips and removed the cover. Mores smoke was coming from the air filter. I lifted the filter out of the box and found that it was smoldering. I took it over to an outside faucet and ran water on it to put it out. By the time I got it to the faucet there were actually flames coming from the filter. The foam filter that sits under the main filter had melted in the filter box.
I purchased this vehicle new in 2017 and have not had any problems with it to this point. It has had all regular required service performed by the dealer I purchased it from. I believe that had I not intervened and removed the smoldering filter the entire vehicle would have been consumed by flames.
I have contacted the dealer and they will be looking into repairing the cart. I felt like this is a dangerous situation and needed to be reported and looked into further.

Model
DR2A17 EF1 PTV
Serial number
JOD-005992
Bought from
Ennis Golf Carts, Texas
Bought
Apr 10, 2017
Where
Georgetown, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/28/2020) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These general comments are submitted in reply to Report Number 20200511-94A78-2147372416. The report alleges that, on May 11, 2020, the owner of a 2017 Yamaha DR2A17 EF1 golf car started the vehicle, shifted into reverse, and heard a loud “POP from the engine under the seat” when he pressed the gas pedal. The owner said that he smelled a burning odor and “saw smoke coming from the air intake filter.” The owner claims that he “had all regular service performed by the dealer.” He also references CPSC recall number 19-701, which involved the potential scenario in which an “accelerator pedal return spring can break, posing a crash hazard.” That recall is not relevant to the situation described in this report.
Yamaha has found no record of any contact from the owner relating to this reported incident. Yamaha recommends that any owner who has a question about the safe operation or maintenance of their Yamaha vehicle should contact an authorized Yamaha dealership or Yamaha. Yamaha strongly urges all of our customers to operate vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, including following all recommended maintenance and pre-operating vehicle inspection instructions.

CPSC report 20200511-94A78-2147372416. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 1, 2018, sent to the company Jun 7, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2018

The product, in the report: 2008 Yamaha golf cart

Brakes failed due to broken cable during normal usage. No accident or injuries.
Appears to be same problem as the recall for later model years.

Model
YDRAF G29, The Drive
UPC
unknown
Serial number
JW1-103360
Bought from
AAA Golf Carts
Bought
Aug 26, 2013
Where
The Villages, Florida: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/12/2018) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These general comments are submitted in reply to Report Number 20180301-2F56A-2147392533. The report of harm alleges that, on February 19, 2017, the owner of a 2008 Yamaha “YDRAF G29” golf car was operating the vehicle and the “brakes failed due to broken cable during normal usage” without injury to the owner.
According to the report, the 2008 Yamaha golf car was purchased used on August 26, 2013. Yamaha has had no communication from the current owner, and there is no warranty claim history for the golf car. Yamaha has contacted the nearest Yamaha dealer, which sold the golf car to its original owner. The dealer reported that the golf car has not been brought to the dealer for service since 2014. Customers are responsible for properly maintaining their units and conducting the recommended pre-operation inspections in the owner’s manual. Brake systems, in particular, require maintenance and periodic replacement of parts due to wear, as with other motorized vehicles.
Further, the 2008 Yamaha golf car has a different brake system and brake cable configuration than the model year 2015 - 2018 Yamaha golf cars that are subject to the recall referenced in the report. Yamaha is unaware of any issues with the brake system and brake cable configuration for the 2008 Yamaha golf car. Yamaha denies any and all liability in this reported instance.

CPSC report 20180301-2F56A-2147392533. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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Yamaha golf carts

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