Yamaha YZF-R3 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2021).

Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

22015201620172018201920202021
NHTSA complaints per Yamaha YZF-R3 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Yamaha YZF-R3 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 YZF-R300001—
2020 YZF-R300002—
2019 YZF-R300002—
2018 YZF-R300001—
2017 YZF-R300001—
2016 YZF-R300003—
2015 YZF-R320004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Yamaha YZF-R3 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls

  • Recall 21V048000Feb 3, 20218,281 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.

  • Recall 20V611000Oct 5, 202031,000 vehiclesModel years 2015–2020

    Risk: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

  • Recall 17V111000Feb 21, 201714,320 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V112000Feb 21, 201714,320 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V593000Sep 23, 201516 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2015

    Risk: If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Yamaha models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology