2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Motorcycle fuel tank is leaking due to vibration from fuel tank mounting bracket. Fuel lines are also loose and potentially need to be changed out do to age/improper mounting. Just bought this bike from previous seller on 08/12/2025, rode fine on the way home until the day after 08/13/2025 only to realize the bike had not be serviced for it's recall fixes.

Aug 14, 2025

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V459000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 16V406000 (STEERING, SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO RECALL PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Nov 29, 2016

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4.3/5.0

78 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 have?

The 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 currently has 2 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3?

The most common problems reported for the 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.