Vehicle recall 20V611000 · October 5, 2020
Yamaha YZF-R3, Xmax and 1 more model
Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
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 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.
- Consequence
- A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
- 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.
- 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
- 20V611000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2020
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990139
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha MT-03 (2020): 2020
- Yamaha Xmax (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your Yamaha been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.