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2015–2021 · 7 model years

Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls & problems by year

17 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20153 complaints
Most recalls20164 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012232015: 3 complaints, 4 recalls2016: 1 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2020: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2021: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2015201620172018201920202021
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 YZF-R3——100000
2020 YZF-R3——200000
2019 YZF-R3——310000
2018 YZF-R3——100000
2017 YZF-R3——210000
2016 YZF-R3——410100
2015 YZF-R3——430000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine3
  • Fuel/propulsion system3
  • Electrical system2
  • Steering1
  • Suspension1
  • Unknown or other1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Back over prevention1