Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V459000 Reported June 23, 2016

Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze

Q: What is recall 16V459000?

NHTSA recall 16V459000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on June 23, 2016. It addresses: Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze. The recall affects approximately 11,280 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · N/A · 11,280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V459000

Manufacturer Campaign

990105

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

11,280

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 23, 2016

Completion Rate

72.88

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 16V459000 or campaign 990105.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V459000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V459000?

NHTSA recall 16V459000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on June 23, 2016. It addresses: Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze. The recall affects approximately 11,280 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V459000 or the manufacturer campaign number 990105. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.