# Recalls that may apply to the 2018 Yamaha YZF\-R3

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [20V611000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V611000.md), 2020-10-05: VISIBILITY. 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.
- [18V861000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V861000.md), 2018-12-04: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA \(Yamaha\) is recalling certain 2015\-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles.  The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak. Built 2015\-01\-05 to 2017\-11\-30.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2020445](/recalls/tc/2020445.md), 2020-09-18: Visual System. Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear reflectors could have a defect that could reduce the amount of light that is reflected. This could make the motorcycle less visible to others.  Safety Risk: A reflector that is difficult to see may make the motorcycle less visible to others. This could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Yamaha will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the rear reflector assembly.
- [2018672](/recalls/tc/2018672.md), 2018-12-04: Engine. On certain motorcycles, the material of the radiator hose may not meet specifications and could crack, resulting in a coolant leak. This could allow for coolant to come into contact with the rear tire, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected hose with one of a different design. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop use until recall repairs are performed.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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