The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 has 3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.
How the 2019 compares
Lowest
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 4 YZF-R3 model years — 4th most.
3recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
19median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Feb 3, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V048000 · 8,281 vehicles
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.
Remedy & notes
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Visibility
Oct 5, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V611000 · 31,000 vehicles
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.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes
May 2, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V341000 · 198 vehicles
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
Risk: A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy & notes
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2019 vs. other Yamaha YZF-R3 years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3, the latest from Feb 3, 2021 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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