Yamaha for 2013 redesigned the front plastic cowling in a manner that prohibits the user of the motorcycle to have access to the battery or fuses. This is a safety and manufacturing defect. Yamaha has released a "tech exchange" to dealers requiring the owner to pay for a new plastic cowling and labor. The tech exchange number is "m2013-13 10/25/13". I feel that yamaha should pay for this defect under warranty. I called and they said no. It cost me $188.10 at my local dealer to have this plastic replaced. Yamaha customer relations number is 800/962-7926 , option 0. This is my second fjr1300 motorcycle purchased from them, that did not seem to matter.
The worst 2013 Yamaha FJR1300 problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
- Risk
- Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Recall number 20V814000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CERTAIN 2006 ~ 2019 FJR13AC/AEC/ASC/PC (CALIFORNIA MODELS) Canister Replacement/ Air Vent Hose Relocation...
- Yamaha: FJR1300A models; check engine light comes on when driving, code 14 displays. lj
- Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical...
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Is the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300, fewer than a typical FJR1300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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