2017 Yamaha YZF-R3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls 2
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear reflectors could have a defect that could reduce the amount of light that is reflected. This could make the motorcycle less visible to others. Safety Risk: A reflector that is difficult to see may make the motorcycle less visible to others. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Yamaha will notify owners by mail and…
Transport Canada #2020445 · Sep 2020Engine
On certain motorcycles, the material of the radiator hose may not meet specifications and could crack, resulting in a coolant leak. This could allow for coolant to come into contact with the rear tire, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected hose with on…
Transport Canada #2018672 · Dec 2018Label
Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. United States specification certification labels were inadvertently applied during manufacturing instead of the Canadian specification certification labels. Correction: Dealers will replace the United States certification label with a Canadian label.
Transport Canada #2017333 · Jul 2017Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha YZF-R3
The Yamaha YZF-R3, commonly R3, is a 321 cc (19.6 cu in) parallel-twin sport bike made by Yamaha since 2015. The R3 and the R25 are the first Yamaha twins with an offset cylinder design.
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