2008 Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls

Most common 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Power Train	2
Tires	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Visibility	1
Equipment	1
Wheels	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2022-04-12, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2008 YAMAHA FJR13AXB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:11V338000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did experience a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 32,000

2020-09-19, Service Brakes
THE REAR BRAKE (FOOT PEDAL) CONTINUALLY LOSES PRESSURE, WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE REMAINS IN GOOD OPERATING ORDER / WITH GOOD PRESSURE. ONCE PRESSURE IS LOST, THE FOOT PEDAL FEELS MUSHY, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING POWER; PUMPING THE FOOT PEDAL REPEATEDLY MAY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THE TECHNICIAN CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OR SOURCE OF THE PRESSURE LOSS (ALL SEALS APPEAR IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND THERE IS NO APPARENT LEAKS). IN ONE INSTANCE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT HE HAD TO FLUSH THE BRAKE SYSTEM SEVERAL TIME TO EVACUATE AN ACCUMULATION OF AIR. IN BOTH INSTANCES, FLUSHING THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESTORED FULL BRAKING CAPABILITIES.

2014-12-06, Electrical System
I WENT TO START THE BIKE AND NOTHING HAPPEN. EVERYTHING WAS IN GOOD STANDING. I THINK THE GROUND HARNESS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR NOT DESIGN PROPERLY. *TR

2012-04-13, Wheels
BRAND NEW BRIDGESTONE FRONT MOTORCYCLE TIRE SIZE 120/70 ZR 17. BRAND BATTLAX BT-021. MOTORCYCLE BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALER WITH STANDARD ISSUED TIRES IN AUGUST 2010. FRONT TIRE WORN SO BADLY AT 2900 MILES HAD TO REPLACE IT. REPLACED BY DEALER WITH SAME EXACT NEW BRIDGESTONE TIRE. THAT TIRE HAS 4300 MILES ON IT AND IS WORN SO BAD I CANNOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE. CENTER TIP OF THE TIRE IS FINE, THE REST OF THE TIRE IS BALD AND LOOKS LIKE A SANDER WAS TAKEN TO IT. FEELS LIKE RIDING ON A TIGHTROPE. DEALER INSPECTED FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND NO ISSUES. ROADS I TRAVEL ARE MOSTLY FLAT AND VERY FEW CORNERS. I RIDE WITHIN POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I CONTACTED BRIDGESTONE HEADQUARTERS IN NASHVILLE TN IN FEB 201

2012-02-24, Power Train
THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE MY MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN NEW. WHEN I STOP MY MOTORCYCLE IN 2ND GEAR, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR UNLESS I ROCK IT A LITTLE AFTER STOPPED. IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NOT INTO 1ST GEAR. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF ON A STEEP HILL. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE YAMAHA DEALER WHO TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BREAK IN THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER 3700 MILES, IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I CANNOT NOT PUT THE MOTORCYCLE INTO 1ST GEAR WHEN STOPPED WITHOUT ROCKING IT. I CONTACTED YAMAHA TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR BEFORE I STOP. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE OR POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN

2008 Yamaha FJR1300 questions

Does the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300: Electrical System:Wiring; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Power Train (2), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.