2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FJR1300?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 06V371Sep 28, 200639,757 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Engine And Engine Cooling3

What owners report

2016-10-04, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED SOLDER CONNECTING WIRE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. UPDATED 01/06/2017*CT UPDATED 01/23/17.*JB
2009-08-27, Electrical System
1. RANDOM ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. 2. IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO CONDUCT WHILE RIDING BASED ON VIBRATION. INITIALLY THIS CAUSED ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. FINAL INCIDENT WAS FULL ENGINE STOP (ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN) AT 30 MPH AND REAR TIRE LOCKUP. 3. REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
2008-09-04, Electrical System
PULLED INTO GAS STATION FILLED UP MOTORCYCLE WITH GAS, AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT TURN ON, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT WORK. PLAYED WITH IT FOR A COUPLE OF MIN, GOT BIKE STARTED AND DROVE 1 MILE HOME. HAD SWITCH REPLACED 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR
2008-07-03, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ON A 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. THIS IS MY SECOND FAILURE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. *TR
2004-03-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
TICKING NOISE IN ENGINE-RESEARCH SHOWED MANY OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE DISCOVERED MAUFACTURER BULLETIN ABOUT VALVE GUIDE PROBLEMS. THIS ISSUE IS VERY PREVELANT IN THIS YEAR MODEL.*AK

2003 Yamaha FJR1300 questions

Does the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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