The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 has 3 recalls, the most serious being two separate safety risks: an ignition switch that can corrode and stall the engine without warning, and a fuel tank that can develop a leak and catch fire.
Water intrusion into the ignition switch causes internal corrosion that can cut engine power mid-ride, leaving the rider without throttle response in traffic. On the fuel side, normal engine vibration causes a mounting bracket to wear against the fuel tank over time, eventually wearing through it and allowing gasoline to escape near hot engine components. The third recall involves the rear reflector, where condensation or road contamination can cloud the lens and reduce how visible the motorcycle is to drivers behind it at night or in low-light conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture or contaminants can collect on the rear reflector lens, making it less effective at reflecting light.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear reflector at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the ignition switch and cause corrosion, which may result in an unexpected engine stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine vibration causes the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, potentially causing the tank to leak fuel over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket and inspect the fuel tank, replacing it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
