2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 has 9 recalls, with the most serious risks being a fuel tank that can crack and leak near ignition sources, a cracking upper triple clamp that can cause sudden loss of steering, and an ignition switch that can corrode and stall the engine without warning. On the mechanical side, the clutch pressure plate bearing can break under frequent use, causing the clutch to fail and the transmission to stop shifting. Separately, the oil relief valve in the oil pump can over-stress the pump drive gear, compounding drivetrain reliability concerns. A radiator hose that does not meet material specifications can crack and leak coolant onto the rear tire, reducing traction and raising the risk of losing control. A torsion spring inside the transmission can also break, making it difficult or impossible to change gears. Rear visibility is covered by two overlapping recalls: the rear reflectors on certain bikes can either have a manufacturing defect that reduces reflectivity or accumulate condensation and contamination that dims the lens, making the motorcycle harder to see from behind.