Yamaha FJR1300 years to avoid
The Yamaha FJR1300 years to avoid are 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.
172
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2003–2021
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
FJR1300 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 81 |
Every FJR1300 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2007avoid | 81 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Yamaha FJR1300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the FJR1300 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2021.
What is the best year for the Yamaha FJR1300?
By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FJR1300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Yamaha FJR1300 have?
Across all model years, the FJR1300 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.