Yamaha Yzf-R3 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Yamaha Yzf-R3, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 3, 2021Fire risk2019–2020 Yamaha CZD300, 2020 Yamaha MT-03, 2019–2021 Yamaha Yzf-R3 — Equipment
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
21V048000 · 8K units · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Oct 5, 2020Crash risk2020 Yamaha MT-03, 2018–2020 Yamaha Xmax, 2015–2020 Yamaha Yzf-R3 — Visibility
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.
20V611000 · 31K units · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Feb 21, 2017Fire risk2015–2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
17V111000 · 14K units · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Feb 21, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 — Electrical System
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.
17V112000 · 14K units · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Sep 23, 2015Crash risk2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3 — Steering
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
15V593000 · 16 units · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA