Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020) service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 6,000 mi or 12 months
Tires every 3,000 mi or 6 months
Clutch
Lights
Wheels
Coolant
Fuel line
Air filter
Brake hose
Brake hose
Engine oil
Side stand
Brake fluid
Diagnostics
Drive chain
Front forks
Control cables
Cooling system
Exhaust system
Fuel injection
Shock absorber
Wheel bearings
Safety switches
Valve clearance
Brake lever pivot
Brake pedal pivot
Chassis fasteners
Shift pedal pivot
Brake light switch
Clutch lever pivot
Crankcase breather
Throttle operation
Steering head bearings
Secondary air supply system
Evaporative emission control system

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All 34 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 2 days ago
20V611000 · Visibility affects 2015, 2016

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.

Remedy: 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.

17V111000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly affects 2015, 2016

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

17V112000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch affects 2015, 2016

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.

Remedy: 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.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

Service every 6,000 mi or 12 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020) service schedule).

How often should the tires be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

Service every 3,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020) service schedule).