Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom 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 agoYamaha 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.
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.
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).