2011 Yamaha Fjr1300 recalls and problems

The 2011 Yamaha Fjr1300 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2011 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 14 Fjr1300 model years — 8th most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

23,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Jun 27, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V340000 · 260 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from January 2011 through April 2011. The brake light May not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.

Original NHTSA wording

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2011. THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS APPLIED BECAUSE THE ACTIVATING MECHANISM IN THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH CAN BIND.

Risk: When the motorcycle operator applies only the front brake, the brake light May not come on to alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR APPLIES ONLY THE FRONT BRAKE, THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT COME ON TO ALERT OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. The safety recall began on July 22, 2011. Owners May contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Yamaha Fjr1300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Yamaha Fjr1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Yamaha Fjr1300, the latest from Jun 27, 2011 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Yamaha Fjr1300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), exterior lighting (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.