The 2003 Yamaha Fjr1300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 yamaha fjr1300. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the failure was caused by a failed solder connecting wire for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The…”
“1. Random engine hesitation at speed. 2. Ignition switch fails to conduct while riding based on vibration. Initially this caused engine hesitation at speed. Final incident was full engine stop (electrical shutdown) at 30 mph and rear tire lockup. 3. Replaced ignition switch. *tr”
“1. Random engine hesitation at speed. 2. Ignition switch fails to conduct while riding based on vibration. Initially this caused engine hesitation at speed. Final incident was full engine stop (electrical shutdown) at 30 mph and rear tire lockup. 3. Replaced ignition switch. *tr”
“Ignition switch failure on a 2003 yamaha fjr1300. This is my second failure on this motorcycle. *tr”
“Pulled into gas station filled up motorcycle with gas, and the bike would not turn on, the ignition switch would not work. Played with it for a couple of min, got bike started and drove 1 mile home. Had switch replaced 2 weeks later. *tr”
“Engine ticking noise. After investigation by other riders it was found that the valve guides are disintegrating and need to be replaced. Yamaha should issue a recall for this condition to fix all 2003 fjr1300 motorcycles. *la”
“Ticking noise in engine-research showed many owners have the same problem and have discovered maufacturer bulletin about valve guide problems. This issue is very prevelant in this year model.*ak”
“Fuel tank and frame get very hot when the vehicle has been driven for more than an hour. When this occurs, due to the location of the fuel tank/frame, driver can sustain serious leg burns. Manufacturer is aware of the issue and is currently working on it. *ak numerous motorist with this model…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Yamaha Fjr1300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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