How many recalls does the 2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 have?

The 2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 has an open recall?

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2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,760 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V861000 2018-12-04 16,760 affected

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.

Consequence

If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.

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 2018 Yamaha Yzfr3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.