2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a recalls and problems

The 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a has 0 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2006 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

0recalls
47complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
22,000median 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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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System39
Exterior Lighting4
Engine3
Fuel System2
Tires1

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

Complaints by year filed

2006: 1 complaints20062007: 9 complaints20072008: 19 complaints2008192009: 1 complaints20092010: 9 complaints20102011: 3 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142016: 2 complaints20162

NHTSA investigations

MOTORCYCLE STALLING - ELECTRICAL

EA08025 · opened Nov 21, 2008 · closed Jan 9, 2009 · led to recall 09V002000
Summary

ODI IS AWARE OF AT LEAST 45 ALLEGATIONS OF FJR1300 ENGINE STALLING WHILE UNDERWAY DUE TO AN IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.IN SOME INSTANCES, CYCLING THE SWITCH WILL ALLOW RE-START.FJRFORUM.COM HAS NUMEROUS THREADS ALLEGING THE SAME ISSUE.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS EA, AND BEFORE RECEIVING A RELATED INFORMATION REQUEST FROM US, YAMAHA DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (09V-002) TO INSTALL NEW IGNITION SWITCHES IN ALL MY 2006-8 AND EARLY MY 2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES.WITH THAT DECISION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

MOTORCYCLE STALLING - ELECTRICAL

PE08048 · opened Aug 8, 2008 · closed Nov 21, 2008
Summary

ODI IS AWARE OF AT LEAST 45 ALLEGATIONS OF FJR1300 ENGINE STALLING WHILE UNDERWAY DUE TO AN IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.IN SOME INSTANCES, CYCLING THE SWITCH WILL ALLOW RE-START.FJRFORUM.COM HAS NUMEROUS THREADS ALLEGING THE SAME ISSUE.TO GATHER MORE FOCUSED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SUBJECT, WE ARE UPGRADING THIS PE TO AN EA (EA08-025).

2006 vs. other Yamaha Fjr1300a years

2006: 47 complaints200647

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (39), exterior lighting (4), engine (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.