2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2016-06-24 · campaign 16V460000 · 11,280 vehicles
Defect: 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 from shifting properly.
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-06-23 · campaign 16V459000 · 11,280 vehicles
Defect: 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 fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
Risk: If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“i was riding my motorcycle home from work, when the oil pressure light came on on the dash board and then i began to loose power, then my back tire skidded which made me loose control for a few seconds almost causing me to crash, their was cars behind me which had to maneuver to avoid hitting me because of the sudden lost of power.i was very luck t…”
2025-08-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“motorcycle fuel tank is leaking due to vibration from fuel tank mounting bracket. fuel lines are also loose and potentially need to be changed out do to age/improper mounting. just bought this bike from previous seller on 08/12/2025, rode fine on the way home until the day after 08/13/2025 only to realize the bike had not be serviced for it's recal…”
2016-11-29 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2015 yamaha yzf-r3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v459000 (engine and engine cooling) and 16v406000 (steering, suspension). however, the vehicle was not repaired due to recall parts being unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the rec…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.