NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "YZFR3".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3, describing incidents dated June 7, 2016 to September 8, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11763106 · Filed
I was riding my motorcycle home from work, when the oil pressure light came on on the dash board and then i began to loose power, then my back tire skidded which made me loose control for a few seconds almost causing me to crash, their was cars behind me which had to maneuver to avoid hitting me…
ODI #11680552 · Filed
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…
ODI #10928569 · Filed
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…
Decreased Reflectiveness of Rear Reflector Lens
NHTSA #20V611000 · Visibility · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2020 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 31,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 16.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990139 · Owners notified October 20, 2020
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.
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.
Shifter Return Spring may Break
NHTSA #18V860000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2018 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 11,240 vehicles
Repair completion: 19.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990126 · Owners notified December 17, 2018 · Vehicles built January 5, 2015 – March 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
Safety consequence
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, 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 990126.
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.
Radiator Hose may Crack and Leak Coolant
NHTSA #18V861000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2018 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 16,760 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990125 · Owners notified December 17, 2018 · Vehicles built January 5, 2015 – November 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Safety consequence
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Water may Enter Ignition Switch and cause Stall
NHTSA #17V112000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2017 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 14,320 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990112 · Owners notified March 3, 2017 · Vehicles built January 13, 2015 – October 24, 2016 (per NHTSA)
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.
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 Leak due to Fuel Tank Abrasion
NHTSA #17V111000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2017 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 14,320 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990112 · Owners notified March 3, 2017 · Vehicles built January 13, 2015 – October 24, 2016 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Clutch Pressure Plate Bearing may Fail
NHTSA #16V460000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 2016 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 11,280 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990105 · Owners notified July 7, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2015 – April 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
Safety consequence
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
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.
Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze
NHTSA #16V459000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 2016 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 11,280 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990105 · Owners notified July 7, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2015 – April 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
Safety consequence
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
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.
Upper Triple Clamp may Fracture
NHTSA #15V593000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2015 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990099 · Owners notified October 16, 2015 · Vehicles built January 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
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