2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: 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
2017-03-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,600 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2016 yamaha yzf-r3. while driving in third gear at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle powered down without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key ignition was not reading the key correctly and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired per a recall, but the failure recurred. in ad…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.