Model year guide

2021 Yamaha YZF-R3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls 1

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #21V048000 · manufacturer #990144 · 03/02/2021

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.

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.

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.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 vehicles on record

Other Yamaha YZF-R3 model years

2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.