YAMAHA YZF-R3 (2016) recall — Electrical System
Yamaha recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles due to water corrosion causing engine stalls that increase crash risk. Owners must contact Yamaha for free ignition switch replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Yamaha is recalling certain 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because water can enter the ignition switch, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk. Owners should contact Yamaha for a free replacement of the ignition switch subassembly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227555-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227555-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V112000
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“Yamaha YZF-R3 (2016) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227555-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V112000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V112000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can enter the ignition switch, causing corrosion. This leads to unexpected engine stalls during riding, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix face increased crash risk due to potential engine stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle. The recall covers all models sold in the U.S. from the 2015 model year through 2016.
- Brand
Yamaha- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Yamaha
Call 1-800-962-7926 to schedule a free ignition switch replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Water can enter the ignition switch, causing corrosion that leads to unexpected engine stalls.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
This recall covers all 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles sold in the U.S.
What should I do if I own this motorcycle?
Contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 to arrange a free replacement of the ignition switch subassembly.
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V112000 — Yamaha Yamaha Hello, I own a Yamaha that is covered by recall 17V112000 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V112000 (February 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.