2011 Yamaha FJR1300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls

Most common 2011 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Seats	1
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2021-05-19, Electrical System
The motorcycle headlights, ignition, and other electrical items work intermittently. Lights will go off with no warning while operating the bike. Ignition switch also fails with no warning. The issues appear to mirror a safety recall issued for this same bike, years 2006-2009 FJR1300 Factory Modification Campaign - Ground Wire Junction. The bulletin was issued on 7/8/2011 M2011-003R. It was classified as an issue that required immediate attention to ensure consumer safety. Loss of headlights during night operation and or the bike could shutoff while in operation. I've contacted Yamaha corporate and they will not cover this issue because my bike is a 2011 and it was not considered part of M2

2020-08-02, Electrical System
A GROUNDING BLOCK IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THE LOSS OF GROUND CAUSED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ANAMOLIES, THE MOST SERIOUS BEING THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AT THE BEGINNING OF MY RIDE; IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS IF THE HEADLIGHTS HAD FAILED AT NIGHT. YAMAHA HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR EARLIER MODEL YEARS FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE, BUT MY FAILURE WAS A DIFFERENT GROUNDING BLOCK, IN THE NOSE FAIRING, NOT UNDER THE TANK. I CONNECTED THE WIRES FROM THE GROUNDING BLOCK TOGETHER AND EVERYTHING WORKS NORMALLY AGAIN.

2012-07-20, Seats
I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MOTOR CYCLE. WITHIN RIDING THE BIKE 30 MILES ONE WAY TO WORK, THE SEAT AND FRAME OF THE BIKE BECAME SO HOT THAT IT BURNED MY GROWING AREA, BUTT AND MY LEGS. I TRIED TO RIDE THE BIKE ON OTHER OCCASIONS AND HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THIS BIKE IS EXCEEDING TEMPERATURES THAT CAN BURN THE HUMAN BODY. WHEN I RESEARCHED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS WERE COMPLAINING AS WELL, I FOUND A WHOLE MASS OF PEOPLE STATING THE SAME PROBLEM AND STATING THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE EXHAUST PIPES AND COAT THE BIKE OR NOT RIDE IT DURING HOT WEATHER. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO LEAD BACK TO 2008 R1 MODELS. IT IS NOT FAIR FOR US CONSUMERS TO BUY A PRODUCT LIKE THIS AND

2011 Yamaha FJR1300 questions

Does the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Seats (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.