Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Indonesia. Owner complaints on file from Nov 29, 2016 to Sep 9, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year460k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-611 | Oct 5, 2020 | Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness | Visibility and wipers | 31,000 | Part replacement |
| 17V-112 | Feb 21, 2017 | Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall | Electrical system | 14,320 | Part replacement |
| 17V-111 | Feb 21, 2017 | In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the… | Fuel system | 14,320 | Part replacement |
| 15V-593 | Sep 23, 2015 | Affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while ridingDo not drive | Steering | 16 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 9, 2026Failure Sep 8, 2026Watsonville, CAEngine, Fuel/propulsion system, Unknown or other
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.
NHTSA complaint 11763106 - Filed Aug 14, 2025Failure Aug 13, 2025East Point, GAFuel/propulsion system
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.
NHTSA complaint 11680552 - Filed Nov 29, 2016Failure Jun 7, 2016Olkahoma City, OKEngine, Steering, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V459000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 16V406000 (STEERING, SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO RECALL PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint 10928569
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M2018014 Dec 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shift Shaft Torsion Spring Breakage - M2018013 Dec 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radiator Hose Leak - TE-M-2015-006 May 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
YAMAHA MC: INFORMATION ON DISCONTINUATION OF SUSPENSION OIL RT-43 USED FOR CERTAIN MODELS AND REPLACED BY AN ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE M1 SUSPENSION OIL. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.