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Yamaha YZFR3 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 5 model years of the Yamaha YZFR3 (2015–2019). The most-complained-about year is 2017.

6
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
2019
year with most recalls
2017
year with most complaints

Pick your Yamaha YZFR3 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 Yamaha YZFR330
2018 Yamaha YZFR310
2017 Yamaha YZFR321
2016 Yamaha YZFR320
2015 Yamaha YZFR320

What Yamaha YZFR3 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 2017 model year has the most, with 1.

All Yamaha YZFR3 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Yamaha YZFR3, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V071000 Reported 1,561 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha…

    Model years: 2019

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V073000 Reported 1,480 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134.…

    Model years: 2019

  3. Service brakes

    NHTSA 19V341000 Reported 198 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's…

    Model years: 2019

  4. Manual transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 18V860000 Reported 11,240 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  5. Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V861000 Reported 16,760 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  6. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 17V423000 Reported 40 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for…

    Model years: 2017

Other Yamaha models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.