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2016 Yamaha YZF-R3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-860 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 20%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Fuel/propulsion system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

20%repaired · 2020 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 18V-860 · Dec 4, 2018 · 11,240 vehicles · 2,214 repaired

Risk. Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

29%repaired · 2020 Q1

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 18V-861 · Dec 4, 2018 · 16,760 vehicles · 4,936 repaired

Risk. If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2017 Q4

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 16V-460 · Jun 24, 2016 · 11,280 vehicles · 8,221 repaired

Risk. If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 16V-459 · Jun 23, 2016 · 11,280 vehicles · 8,221 repaired

Risk. If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other YZF-R3 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the YZF-R3 median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZF-R3 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3. WHILE DRIVING IN THIRD GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY IGNITION WAS NOT READING THE KEY CORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10967200 · Mar 20, 2017 · 6,600 miles

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