Yamaha recalls 2015-2020 YZF-R3 scooters with less reflective rear reflectors that may reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free rear reflector replacements.
“Yamaha YZF-R3 (2016) recall: Less reflective rear reflector increases crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227554-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-less-reflective-rear-reflector-increases. Based on NHTSA recall #20V611000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V611000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 10, 2020, that Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3 motorcycles due to a visibility hazard. The agency stated the recall addresses less reflective rear reflectors that increase crash risk.
How to tell if you have it
Yamaha YZF-R3, 2015-2020
Yamaha MT-03, 2020
Yamaha XMAX, 2018-2020
What to do
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, condensation or other contaminants may adhere to the rear reflector lens, reducing its effectiveness. This less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has 28 other recalls on record since January 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include the Yamaha XTZ690 (June 5, 2026), Yamaha XMAX (November 13, 2025), and Yamaha MT-09 (July 3, 2022). Similar recent recalls of other products include the Tesla Model 3 (May 8, 2026), Winnebago Sunflyer Motorhome (April 15, 2026), and Tesla Model Y (May 5, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2020 YZF-R3 scooters. The issue occurs when the rear reflector lens becomes less reflective due to condensation or contaminants.
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Yamaha
Reach out to Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085 to schedule a free rear reflector replacement.
Get Replacement Reflector
Yamaha will replace the rear reflector at no cost once the recall is processed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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