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2009 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other FJR1300 years?

FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted81 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 81 complaints2008: 14 complaints2009: 12 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 5 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System758%
Engine325%
Fuel System18%
Speed Control18%

Does the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V338000Electrical SystemJune 27, 2011 · 9,850 units

Defect

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2006, THROUGH MARCH 2009. THE GROUND JOINT CONNECTOR OF THE WIRE HARNESS COULD OVERHEAT AND BECOME DEFORMED, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN INTERMITTENT GROUND WIRE CONNECTION. IF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND/OR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS COULD MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Consequence

IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

YAMAHA DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL WIRE SUB-LEAD OR, IF THE GROUND JOINT CONNECTOR HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED FROM OVERHEATING, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW MAIN WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

09V002000Electrical SystemJanuary 8, 2009 · 9,325 units

Defect

YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,300 MY 2006-2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE INTERNAL SWITCH WIRING COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS OCCURS ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW WILL BE STOPPED AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STALLS, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY CUTS-OUT. CUT-OUT LASTS FOR A SECOND OR LESS AND MAY REPEAT ITSELF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE OPERATING PROPERLY AGAIN. MAY CUT-OUT SEVERAL TIMES IN 10 MILE DAILY COMMUTE. WHEN ENGINE IS CUTTING-OUT, IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VERY UNSAFE SITUATION WHEN TRAVELING ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 14, 2011

“ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY CUTS-OUT. CUT-OUT LASTS FOR A SECOND OR LESS AND MAY REPEAT ITSELF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE OPERATING PROPERLY AGAIN. MAY CUT-OUT SEVERAL TIMES IN 10 MILE DAILY COMMUTE. WHEN ENGINE IS CUTTING-OUT, IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VERY UNSAFE SITUATION WHEN TRAVELING ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 14, 2011

“THE PROBLEM I AM ABOUT TO DESCRIBE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEW. HOWEVER, DUE TO RESEARCH, I AM ONLY NOW ABLE TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. ON HOT DAYS, WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED OUTSIDE, AFTER STARTING, IT STUMBLES AND CUTS OUT DURING ACCELERATION. THE LAST INCIDENT (WHICH I AM NOW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 27, 2014

“WHILE REASSEMBLING MY MOTORCYCLE (DUE TO AN UNRELATED REPAIR), THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO LEAK DUE TO A HOLE WORN INTO THE TANK FROM A HEX BOLT THAT HOLDS ON A PLASTIC REAR SKIRT. IT APPEARS THAT SEVERAL YEARS OF ABRASION, DUE TO THE HEX BOLT MOUNTING HOLE BEING TOO CLOSE TO THE TANK (POSSIBLY DUE TO A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 19, 2013

2009 Yamaha FJR1300 — common questions

Is the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 FJR1300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), engine (3 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints).

Does the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Yamaha FJR1300 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the FJR1300 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest record among FJR1300 years belongs to 2021.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.