NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3

The 2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 4 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2015 Yamaha Yzf-R3. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

VISIBILITY

NHTSA #20V611000

Reported October 5, 2020 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

NHTSA #17V112000

Reported February 21, 2017 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #17V111000

Reported February 21, 2017 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

NHTSA #15V593000

Reported September 23, 2015 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. Contact a Yamaha dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Yamaha Yzf-R3 model years

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