NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Yamaha FJR1300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Yamaha FJR1300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Yamaha FJR1300 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Yamaha FJR1300, describing incidents dated May 3, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11415022 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V813000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA EAST (1230 CONANT ST, MAUMEE, OH 43537) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS…
Lack of Acceleration
NHTSA #21V865000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported November 5, 2021 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 2,462 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990152 · Owners notified November 30, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Transmission Second Gear Can Break
NHTSA #20V813000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission — Internal — Gears · NHTSA notice
Reported December 28, 2020 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 2,285 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990141 · Owners notified January 20, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front Brake Switch Can Fail
NHTSA #20V814000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported December 28, 2020 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Potentially affected: 18,203 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Yamaha campaign 990140 · Owners notified January 20, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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