Yamaha YZF-R3 years to avoid
No model year of the Yamaha YZF-R3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Yamaha YZF-R3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Yamaha YZF-R3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Yamaha YZF-R3 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system3
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Lights1
- Driver assistance1
Yamaha YZF-R3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 3 | Engine | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Yamaha YZF-R3
What years of the Yamaha YZF-R3 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Yamaha YZF-R3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Yamaha YZF-R3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Yamaha YZF-R3?
Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and electrical (2).
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
8 recalls between 2015 and 2019. The 2016 model year has the most, with 4.
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