AI Damage2009 Yamaha FJR1300: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 78% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (78% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The gauges stayed on, the kill switch was in the run position, but the engine would not start (starter would not engage) until I turned the ignition key off then back on. Then it started back up as usual, and I rode on to work.
A vehicle at the adjacent stop sign almost hit me when I stalled out. The research I've done points to the emission control charcoal canister as being the problem. Once it becomes saturated, it effects the intake, and then causes stumbling and cutting out.
My main concern is that this leak could have occurred while riding, and would have resulted in a fire. The dealership is working with yamaha on this matter, so I have yet to see where yamaha stand on this issue. However, I am quite concerned that others' that own this motorcycle might be at risk.
The motorcycle is experiencing random stalling, hard re-starting and on a couple of occasions, the gauges have momentarily gone crazy. On one occasion (on the freeway) the motorcycle briefly cut out.
While traveling along the cross island parkway my fjr1300a stalled without any prior warning. Both turn signal lights were on solid, the hi-beams light was on, although they were not set to the "hi" position, the horn did not work, the glove box would not open, and the starter would not engage.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,368 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FJR1300 has 10 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 9, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, engine. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (11%), headlights and tail lights (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.