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2018 Yamaha YZFR3 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Yamaha YZFR3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Yamaha YZFR3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

NHTSA #18V861000

Reported December 4, 2018 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected: 16,760 vehicles

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.

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