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2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 5, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recall campaigns

The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V611000 dated October 5, 2020.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V611000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
October 5, 2020
Potential units
31,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

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.

Owner notification: October 20, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V112000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 21, 2017
Potential units
14,320campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: March 3, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V111000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
February 21, 2017
Potential units
14,320campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

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.

Owner notification: March 3, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Electrical System (1), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1
Visibility1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Yamaha YZF-R3, spanning 2015–2016; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
20154 campaigns4 component groupsADVISORY20163 campaigns3 component groups
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