Yamaha YZF-R3 maintenance schedule & recalls

2015–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 5 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?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R3?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R3?

Service every 12 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R3?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).