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2009 Yamaha FJR1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system70
Engine and engine cooling20
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2009 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 11V-338 · Jun 27, 2011 · 9,850 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 09V-002 · Jan 8, 2009 · 9,325 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other FJR1300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FJR1300 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FJR1300 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10853165 · Apr 3, 2016 · 18,500 miles
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 10440925 · Dec 21, 2011 · 18,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10419226 · Aug 12, 2011 · 15,000 miles

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