2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 2 YZF-R3 model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
VisibilityOct 5, 2020
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.
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 20V611000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchFeb 21, 2017
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.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyFeb 21, 2017
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V111000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, steering wheel/handle barDo not drive until repairedSep 23, 2015
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Campaign 15V593000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 9, 2026
I was riding my motorcycle home from work, when the oil pressure light came on on the dash board and then i began to loose power, then my back tire skidded which made me loose control for a few seconds almost causing me to crash, their was cars behind me which had to maneuver to avoid hitting me because of the sudden lost of power.I was very luck to not have fallen or cause an accident. Their was no warning of this problem the bike was riding good and from one second to another the oil pressure light came on and i lost power and for a few seconds control of the motorcycle.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 14, 2025
Motorcycle fuel tank is leaking due to vibration from fuel tank mounting bracket. Fuel lines are also loose and potentially need to be changed out do to age/improper mounting. Just bought this bike from previous seller on 08/12/2025, rode fine on the way home until the day after 08/13/2025 only to realize the bike had not be serviced for it's recall fixes.