2018 Yamaha Fjr1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2021-11-05 · campaign 21V865000 · 2,462 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
Risk: A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:gears 2020-12-28 · campaign 20V813000 · 2,285 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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 (1)
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
What owners report
2026-07-21 · Power Train“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…”
2021-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 understa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.