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2017 Yamaha FJR1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Yamaha FJR1300 has problems

1 complaint 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 train10

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

3 recalls

2017 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

2017 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V813000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA EAST (1230 CONANT ST, MAUMEE, OH 43537) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS…
Complaint 11415022 · May 3, 2021

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