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Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 138 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Yamaha FJR1300 (2003–2021). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

8
safety recalls, all years
138
owner complaints, all years
2016
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your Yamaha FJR1300 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Yamaha FJR130010
2020 Yamaha FJR130030
2019 Yamaha FJR130030
2018 Yamaha FJR130032
2017 Yamaha FJR130031
2016 Yamaha FJR130034
2015 Yamaha FJR130010
2014 Yamaha FJR130012
2013 Yamaha FJR130011
2012 Yamaha FJR130001
2011 Yamaha FJR130013
2010 Yamaha FJR130002
2009 Yamaha FJR130029
2008 Yamaha FJR1300213
2007 Yamaha FJR1300269
2006 Yamaha FJR130020
2005 Yamaha FJR1300217
2004 Yamaha FJR130017
2003 Yamaha FJR130017

What Yamaha FJR1300 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 69.

All Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (8)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Yamaha FJR1300, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Software (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive

    NHTSA 21V865000 Reported 2,462 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new…

    Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

  2. Switch (exterior lighting) Do not drive

    NHTSA 20V814000 Reported 18,203 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  3. Gears (power train) Do not drive

    NHTSA 20V813000 Reported 2,285 vehicles potentially affected Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021.…

    Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  4. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 11V338000 Reported 9,850 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. The ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. If the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system…

    Remedy: Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. This service will be performed free of…

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  5. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 11V340000 Reported 260 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011. The brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.

    Remedy: Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. The safety recall began on july 22, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

    Model years: 2011

  6. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 09V360000 Reported 180 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.

    Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.

    Model years: 2005

  7. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 09V002000 Reported 9,325 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Yamaha is recalling 9,300 my 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles. The internal switch wiring could become disconnected. If this occurs electrical current flow will be stopped and the engine could stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before january 16, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  8. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 06V371000 Reported 39,757 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005

Other Yamaha models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.