Yamaha FJR1300 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Yamaha FJR1300 (2005–2021).

Complaints
16
Recalls
5
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

120052007220091220111201322015412017220192021
NHTSA complaints per Yamaha FJR1300 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Yamaha FJR1300 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 FJR130000001—
2020 FJR130000003—
2019 FJR130000003—
2018 FJR130020003Engine
2017 FJR130010003Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 FJR130040003Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 FJR130000001—
2014 FJR130020001Lighting
2013 FJR130000001—
2012 FJR130010000Electrical System
2011 FJR130020001Electrical System
2010 FJR130010000Wheels & Tires
2009 FJR130000001—
2008 FJR130020001Brakes
2007 FJR130000001—
2006 FJR130000001—
2005 FJR130011010Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Yamaha FJR1300 problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2021
Complaints about the Yamaha FJR1300 received by NHTSA each month.

Yamaha FJR1300 recalls

  • Recall 21V865000Nov 5, 20212,462 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2016–2021

    Risk: A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V813000Dec 28, 20202,285 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V814000Dec 28, 202018,203 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2013–2020

    Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V338000Jun 27, 20119,850 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.

  • Recall 11V340000Jun 27, 2011260 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: When the motorcycle operator applies only the front brake, the brake light may not come on to alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Yamaha models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology