2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 problems, complaints & recalls

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No owner complaints are on file for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 yet. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

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Key facts

  • The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 has 5 recalls on file.

2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls (5)

  • Recall 20V611000Oct 5, 202031,000 vehicles
    VISIBILITY

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 17V112000Feb 21, 201714,320 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 17V111000Feb 21, 201714,320 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 16V460000Jun 24, 201611,280 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 16V459000Jun 23, 201611,280 vehicles
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Recent 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 complaints

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 24, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology