NHTSA Safety Recalls
2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 Recalls
The 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Yamaha Yzf-R3 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
1 fires
3 recalls on the 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA 17V112000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA 17V111000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
VISIBILITY
NHTSA 20V611000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported May 10, 2020 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
What owners report about the 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 with NHTSA and 1 a fire.
Most complained about
- Electrical System1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.