2020 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 8, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FJR1300 years
Not enough data 15th of 19 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Yamaha FJR1300 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Yamaha FJR1300
Yamaha FJR 1300 AS. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: ja:User:↑PON, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2020 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (3)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):softwareDo not driveNov 5, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V865000 · 2,462 vehicles

Problem: 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:gearsDo not driveDec 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V813000 · 2,285 vehicles

Problem: 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:switchDo not driveDec 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V814000 · 18,203 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Yamaha FJR1300?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Yamaha FJR1300?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.