KYMCO Utility Vehicles
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
- Crash
- About 1,700 units
- 7 reports
- Repair
Models
Brand
KYMCO recalls
5 official CPSC notices naming KYMCO, 2008–2016, across sports & outdoors.
KYMCO recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 5
- units recalled, at least
- 7,166
- incident reports
- 16
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Off-road recreational vehicles (5)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Burn, Crash
- Categories
- Sports & Outdoors
- Latest notice
- March 9, 2016
- Earliest notice
- January 2, 2008
KYMCO recall model numbers
Every model number named in a KYMCO recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
18 model numbers
KYMCO Utility Vehicles · 16-730 · 2016
KYMCO 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs · 08-590 · 2008
KYMCO off-road vehicle recalls
5 notices where the recalled products are off-road recreational vehicles.
KYMCO All-terrain vehicles
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 540 units
- No incidents reported
- Repair
KYMCO Utility Vehicle
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 1,876 units
- 3 reports
- Repair
KYMCO 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
- About 1,700 units
- No incidents reported
KYMCO 2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicles
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
- 1350 units
- 6 reports
KYMCO recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
- KYMCO Utility Vehicles888-235-3417www.kymcousa.cominfo@kymcousa.com
- KYMCO All-terrain vehicles(888) 235-3417www.kymcousa.cominfo@kymcousa.com
- KYMCO Utility Vehicle(888) 235-3417www.kymcousa.cominfo@kymcousa.com
- KYMCO 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs(888) 235-3417www.kymcousa.com
- KYMCO 2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicles(888) 235-3417www.kymcousa.com
KYMCO recall questions
How many KYMCO recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 5 recall notices naming KYMCO consumer products between 2008 and 2016, covering at least 7,166 units.
Has KYMCO had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming KYMCO consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced March 9, 2016 (CPSC 16-730).
What products has KYMCO recalled?
Off-road recreational vehicles (5).
What is the largest KYMCO recall?
“KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard” (CPSC 12-713), announced January 26, 2012: about 1,876 units.
How do I check if my KYMCO product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact KYMCO about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every KYMCO notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, KYMCO Utility Vehicles (CPSC 16-730), call 888-235-3417, go to www.kymcousa.com and email info@kymcousa.com.