Yamaha
Yzf R3
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Yzf R3 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Yamaha dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
8
Yamaha Yzf R3 · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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THE VIN NUMBER MENTIONED ON THE PRODUCTION PLATE DOES NOT MATCH WITH THE ACTUAL VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE
RM/2020/051 · 14 Jan 2021
14 Jan 2021Defect
The VIN number mentioned on the Production plate may not match with the actual VIN number of the vehicle.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the Production plate/label.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2019 – 31 Oct 2020
~3,804 vehicles affected
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THE REAR REFLECTOR DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARDS SPECIFIED BY UN-ECE FOR REFLECTION LUMINOSITY
RM/2020/037 · 6 Oct 2020
6 Oct 2020Defect
The rear reflector does not meet the standards specified by UN-ECE for reflection luminosity.
Remedy
The affected units should have the Rear Reflector replaced by countermeasure ones.
Build window
Built 15 Jan 2015 – 20 Mar 2020
~14,834 vehicles affected
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THE HOLDER BRAKE HOSES 3 AND 4 COULD DETACH FROM THE FRONT FORK BRACKET
RM/2020/028 · 21 Feb 2020
21 Feb 2020Defect
A Brake hose may touch the front fork outer tube and could wear out.
Remedy
The affected units should have the brake hose brackets replaced by countermeasure ones.
Build window
Built 1 Dec 2018 – 28 Feb 2019
~80 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE WEAR TO BRAKE HOSE 1 BY RUBBING TO HORN LEAD WIRE
RM/2020/027 · 21 Feb 2020
21 Feb 2020Defect
A brake hose has a possibility to wear by rubbing to horn lead wire.
Remedy
The affected units should have the horn lead wire re-routed according to new specifications.
Build window
Built 1 Dec 2018 – 28 Feb 2019
~80 vehicles affected
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THE BRAKE LEVER MAY BREAK DUE TO AN INCORRECT MOULDING PROCESS
RM/2020/024 · 26 Apr 2019
26 Apr 2019Defect
The brake lever may break due to an incorrect molding process.
Remedy
Affected units must have the brake lever replaced with the countermeasure part.
Build window
Built 29 Jan 2019 – 6 Mar 2019
~40 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
RM/2017/008 · 24 Feb 2017
24 Feb 2017Defect
It has been identified that the dimensions of the fitting bracket which secures the fuel tank to the frame are incorrect and this can cause the bracket to contact the fuel tank. This may result in engine vibration being resonance being transmitted to the fuel tank. This can cause the spot weld of the tank cover stay to fail which can cause due to transmitted through the stay. In the worst case fuel may leak.
Remedy
Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~897 vehicles affected
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MAIN SWITCH ELECTRIC TERMINAL MAY CORRODE
RM/2017/009 · 24 Feb 2017
24 Feb 2017Defect
It has been identified that water/moisture can enter the Sub-Switch Assembly and contaminate the main switch circuit board. This can possibly cause corrosion of the main switch electric terminal. In the worst case this can result in the electrical supply being cut and could cause the engine to stall whilst the machine is being ridden.
Remedy
Recall all known machines to replace the Sub-Switch Assembly with a new Quality Product.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~897 vehicles affected
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RIDER MAY BE UNABLE TO SELECT GEARS AND / OR ENGINE MAY SEIZE
RM/2016/034 · 8 Jul 2016
8 Jul 2016Defect
The clutch release bearing may not be to specification which can result in difficult clutch and gear use. Additionally the oil pump pressure relief valve may not be to specification which can result in broken gear and reduced lubrication and potentially to engine seizure and loss of machine control.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch pressure plate and oil pump assemblies with remedial parts.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2015 – 31 Mar 2016
~684 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Yamaha dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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