2018 Yamaha YZF-R3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls 1
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.
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 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018Source: 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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