2009 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300 years
- Not enough data 4th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300. That ranks 4th out of 19 FJR1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 10,253 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 78% | 10,253 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | 18,168 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 18,336 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the engine stalls, the operator may be unable to start or restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was riding at about 30mph on a highway and the engine suddenly died. I had to coast over to the shoulder to stop. The gauges stayed on, the kill switch was in the run position, but the engine would not start (starter would not engage) until i turned the ignition key off then back on. Then it…
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…
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha fjr13ayb motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v338000 (electrical system:wiring) and contacted the dealer to set-up an appointment for repairs. The dealer advised that the wire sub-lead that was needed for repair was not…
Other Yamaha FJR1300 years
← 2008 FJR1300 · 2010 FJR1300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 FJR1300 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 FJR1300 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 FJR1300 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 FJR1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 FJR1300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 FJR1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 FJR1300 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 FJR1300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 FJR1300 | 13 | 2 |
| 2007 FJR1300 | 69 | 2 |
| 2006 FJR1300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 FJR1300 | 17 | 2 |
| 2004 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJR1300 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.