AI Damage2011 Yamaha FJR1300: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 33% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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 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.
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.
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 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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FJR1300 has 10 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, seats. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (67%), overheating, coolant loss (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 models
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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 2026-11-05.