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2018 Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Yamaha FJR1300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

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2018 Yamaha FJR1300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300, describing incidents dated June 22, 2021 to April 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11751773 · Filed July 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…
ODI #11426976 · Filed July 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…

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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

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Yamaha dealer immediately.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Power Train; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11751773

Incident: April 1, 2026 · Filed: July 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.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11426976

Incident: June 22, 2021 · Filed: July 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.

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