5
recalls
The Yamaha Yzf-R3 has 5 recalls covering 67,937 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; fuel/propulsion system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2015: 4
Units affected
68K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
0.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Yamaha Yzf-R3, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Engine2
- Electrical system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Unknown or other1
- Complaints
- 4
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Yamaha Yzf-R3 by component
- Electrical system1 · 14K units
- Equipment1 · 8,281 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 14K units
- Steering1 · 16 units
- Visibility1 · 31K units
Yamaha Yzf-R3 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2021 | Yamaha CZD300, MT-03, YZF-R3 (2019-2021): EquipmentNo. 21V048000 | Fire | 8,281 |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Yamaha MT-03, Xmax, YZF-R3 (2015-2020): VisibilityNo. 20V611000 | Crash risk | 31,000 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2016): Electrical systemNo. 17V112000 | Crash risk | 14,320 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2016): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 17V111000 | Fire | 14,320 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015): SteeringNo. 15V593000Do not drive | Crash risk | 16 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Yamaha Yzf-R3 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Yamaha Yzf-R3. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Yzf-R3 have?
5 recalls cover the Yamaha Yzf-R3, for 67,937 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Yamaha Yzf-R3?
Fuel/propulsion system: named in 3 of the 4 safety complaints about the Yamaha Yzf-R3, then engine (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.