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2016 Yamaha FJR1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-865 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 49%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage18kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300 has problems

4 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
Power train30
Service brakes20
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

3 recalls

2016 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.

49%repaired · 2023 Q3

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Do not drive

Recall 21V-865 · Nov 5, 2021 · 2,462 vehicles · 1,196 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2022 Q4

Internal: gears

Do not drive

Recall 20V-813 · Dec 28, 2020 · 2,285 vehicles · 1,763 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2022 Q4

Brake lights: switch

Do not drive

Recall 20V-814 · Dec 28, 2020 · 18,203 vehicles · 9,084 repaired

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.

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

2016 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

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FJR1300 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

There are currently THREE recalls on this motorcycle not TWO. I have now been waiting for the recall repairs to be done since February, 2021. It is currently June, 2022. Which means I've been waiting for 17 months to have my motorcycle repaired. I'm on "waiting lists" at these dealerships:…
Complaint 11469563 · Jun 16, 2022
I RODE TO LUNCH WITH SOME FRIENDS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017. AFTER LUNCH, WE GOT BACK ON THE BIKES TO GO HOME. WE CAME TO A RED LIGHT, IT TURNED GREEN AND WE PULLED AWAY. I'M RIDING WITH CRUISERS AND WAS THE SECOND BIKE. PULLING AWAY WAS NOTHING DRAMATIC OR "SPIRITED". THE BIKE MADE A FUNNY BANG,…
Complaint 11385746 · Dec 31, 2020 · 7,300 miles
YAMAHA HAS ANNOUNCED RECALLS IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES (CANADA, GERMANY, UK TO NAME A FEW) FOR A DEFECTIVE 2ND GEAR FOR ALL 2016 THROUGH 2020 FJR MODELS. THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART IS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF FJR MODELS ACROSS ALL MARKETS WORLDWIDE. THE REPORTED FAILURES RESULT IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF…
Complaint 11382734 · Dec 9, 2020 · 29,000 miles

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