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2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3

5 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs

20V611000 Oct 5, 2020
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
Consequence
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
31,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
17V112000 Feb 21, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
14,320 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
17V111000 Feb 21, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yama... Read more
14,320 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
16V460000 Jun 24, 2016
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission fro... Read more
Consequence
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
11,280 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
16V459000 Jun 23, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may ... Read more
Consequence
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
11,280 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 20, 2017
Incident date: Mar 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3. WHILE DRIVING IN THIRD GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY IGNITION WAS NOT READING THE KEY CORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPA... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 20, 2017
Incident date: Mar 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3. WHILE DRIVING IN THIRD GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY IGNITION WAS NOT READING THE KEY CORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPA... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
M2018013 Dec 17, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Radiator Hose Leak
M2018014 Dec 17, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift Shaft Torsion Spring Breakage

YAMAHA YZF-R3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YZF-R3 across all model years (2015, 2021).

18 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA YZF-R3 - Year by Year

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