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2021 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Yamaha FJR1300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other FJR1300 years?

FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V865000EngineNovember 5, 2021 · 2,462 units

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.

Consequence

A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

2021 Yamaha FJR1300 — common questions

Is the 2021 Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.