How many recalls does the 2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 have?

The 2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 31,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 20V611000 2020-10-05 31,000 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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Yamaha Yzf-R3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.