2016 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Visibility 2020-10-05 · campaign 20V611000 · 31,000 vehicles
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.
Risk: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2017-02-21 · campaign 17V111000 · 14,320 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2017-02-21 · campaign 17V112000 · 14,320 vehicles
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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2018-12-17 · M2018014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shift shaft torsion spring breakage
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2018-12-17 · M2018013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radiator hose leak
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.