Model year record

2011 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls & problems

The 2011 Yamaha FJR1300 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJun 27, 2011

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 11V340000260 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	2	0	—
Seats	1	1	—
StructureBody	1	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
The motorcycle headlights, ignition, and other electrical items work intermittently. Lights will go off with no warning while operating the bike. Ignition switch also fails with no warning. The issues appear to mirror a safety recall issued for this same bike, years 2006-2009 FJR1300 Factory Modification Campaign - Ground Wire Junction. The bulletin was issued on 7/8/2011 M2011-003R. It was classified as an issue that required immediate attention to ensure consumer safety. Loss of headlights during night operation and or the bike could shutoff while in operation. I've contacted Yamaha corporate and they will not cover this issue because my bike is a 2011 and it was not considered part of…
May 1, 2021
Electrical system
A GROUNDING BLOCK IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THE LOSS OF GROUND CAUSED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ANAMOLIES, THE MOST SERIOUS BEING THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AT THE BEGINNING OF MY RIDE; IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS IF THE HEADLIGHTS HAD FAILED AT NIGHT. YAMAHA HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR EARLIER MODEL YEARS FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE, BUT MY FAILURE WAS A DIFFERENT GROUNDING BLOCK, IN THE NOSE FAIRING, NOT UNDER THE TANK. I CONNECTED THE WIRES FROM THE GROUNDING BLOCK TOGETHER AND EVERYTHING WORKS NORMALLY AGAIN.
Jul 29, 2020 · 23,000 miles
Seats1 injury
I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MOTOR CYCLE. WITHIN RIDING THE BIKE 30 MILES ONE WAY TO WORK, THE SEAT AND FRAME OF THE BIKE BECAME SO HOT THAT IT BURNED MY GROWING AREA, BUTT AND MY LEGS. I TRIED TO RIDE THE BIKE ON OTHER OCCASIONS AND HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THIS BIKE IS EXCEEDING TEMPERATURES THAT CAN BURN THE HUMAN BODY. WHEN I RESEARCHED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS WERE COMPLAINING AS WELL, I FOUND A WHOLE MASS OF PEOPLE STATING THE SAME PROBLEM AND STATING THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE EXHAUST PIPES AND COAT THE BIKE OR NOT RIDE IT DURING HOT WEATHER. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO LEAD BACK TO 2008 R1 MODELS. IT IS NOT FAIR FOR US CONSUMERS TO BUY A PRODUCT LIKE THIS AND GET…
Jul 4, 2012 · 60 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.