Tl* the contact owns a 2016 yamaha yzf-r3. While driving in third gear at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle powered down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key ignition was not reading the key correctly and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per a recall, but the failure recurred. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the fuel tank fitting bracket became hot and slowly burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v111000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v112000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 6,600.
The worst 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 problems
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Recalls 4
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
- Risk
- Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, 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 990126.
Recall number 18V860000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
- Risk
- If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V861000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
- Risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Recall number 16V460000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
- Risk
- If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Recall number 16V459000 · Recall details
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Is the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3, close to a typical YZF-R3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
4 recalls, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.
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