The 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 59,640 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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. 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…
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Yamaha Yzf-R3 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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