2013 Yamaha Fjr1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2020-12-28 · campaign 20V814000 · 18,203 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2019-08-28 · M2019-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2006 ~ 2019 fjr13ac/aec/asc/pc (california models) canister replacement/ air vent hose relocation due to water intrusion
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2014-10-02 · M2014-2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha: fjr1300a models; check engine light comes on when driving, code 14 displays. *lj
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems. *pe
What owners report
2014-02-27 · Structure · 500 mi“yamaha for 2013 redesigned the front plastic cowling in a manner that prohibits the user of the motorcycle to have access to the battery or fuses. this is a safety and manufacturing defect. yamaha has released a "tech exchange" to dealers requiring the owner to pay for a new plastic cowling and labor. the tech exchange number is "m2013-13 10/25/1…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.