The 2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 59,656 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY20V6110002020-10-0531,000 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Consequence
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…
STEERING15V5930002015-09-2316 affected
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Consequence
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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