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2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2016 model year.

The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
20V611000	2020-10-05	Visibility
17V111000	2017-02-21	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
17V112000	2017-02-21	Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Visibility (20V611000, 2020-10-05)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

Free fix: 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.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 31,000 vehicles · NHTSA record

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (17V111000, 2017-02-21)

Problem: 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.

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

Free fix: 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.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 14,320 vehicles · NHTSA record

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch (17V112000, 2017-02-21)

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 14,320 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: 2015 · All Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls