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2018 Yamaha FJR1300

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

NHTSA has issued a “do not drive” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 21V865000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 5, 2021
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and exterior lighting categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine240.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Exterior lighting120.0%
  • Powertrain (other)120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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21V865000NHTSA advisory: do not drive

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Nov 5, 2021
2,462 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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 remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAManufacturer number 990152View on NHTSA.gov
20V813000NHTSA advisory: do not drive

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

Dec 28, 2020
2,285 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAManufacturer number 990141View on NHTSA.gov
20V814000NHTSA advisory: do not drive

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Dec 28, 2020
18,203 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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 recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAManufacturer number 990140View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EngineExterior lightingPowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha FJR 1300. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V814000 (Exterior Lighting), 20V813000 (Power Train), and 21V865000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The contact had not experienced failure.

NHTSA ID
11751773
Incident
Apr 1, 2026
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 29, 2021

The Yamaha FJR 1300 between 2016 and 2020 was subjected to a recall due possible to transmission. This was documented in the NHTSA as well as Yamaha - the recalls has been completed for many motorcycles including mine. Resolution - As part of that recall they replaced the transmission with a reinforced 2nd gear and main shaft (as we riders understand it), and they performed an ECU re-flash to prevent RPMs over 4k while in 1st, 2nd and 3rd with clutch open. Issue - The ECU - Rev limiting kicks in between 1 to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd at <35 mph with clutch open (pulled) - 4k RPM max. While these are not typical speeds for those gears - needing more power happens in cases of emergency maneuvering. If at any time you need a bit more power and you hit the throttle at that lower speed, you open clutch, hit the throttle and expect power. But no, you can't get above 4k rpm. Essentially leaving you in a potential perilous predicament. Now think about this RPM limiting is about emergency maneuvering. If one finds themselves having to move out of a dangerous situation (either stopped or moving slowly) where you need that 'bit more 'umph' to get going get going an out of the situation quickly, its not happening! And that is exactly how I found out about this. I needed to maneuver out of a dangerous (rear end) situation and hit the throttle only to find pout that it stopped at 4k RPMs. As any experienced rider can attest, when you need power to move into safety, you expect the motorcycle to respond. Yamaha has taken this ability away. This I find it to be a serious safety issue and Yamaha has placed many (~4k) riders in this predicament with this restriction. Interesting related fact - the exact FJR1300 2021 models with the same transmission as the one used in the recall for previous affected ones does not have that ECU restriction. I am asking the NHTSA to look into this potentially life threatening situation and request that Yamaha re-address this new problem.

NHTSA ID
11426976
Incident
Jun 22, 2021

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

M2019-003

EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN 2006 ~ 2019 FJR13AC/AEC/ASC/PC (CALIFORNIA MODELS) Canister Replacement/ Air Vent Hose Relocation Due to Water Intrusion

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Yamaha FJR1300 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021010—
2020030—
2019030—
2018Viewing230—
2017130—
2016430—
2015010—
2014210—
2013110—
2012100—
2011310—
2010200—
2009920—
2008132043.5
2007692043.2
2006020—
2005172056.2
2004710—
2003710—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.