Vehicle recall 16V459000 · June 23, 2016

2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G

Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
Consequence: If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V459000
Reported to NHTSA: June 23, 2016
Filed by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer campaign: 990105
Owner notification: July 7, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 11,280
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling

Recall 16V459000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Yamaha YZFR3F/G (2015-2016): 2016, 2015

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