Yamaha recalls 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles with potential engine acceleration issues. Owners must stop riding until repaired to prevent crash risks.
A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Yamaha is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles due to engine acceleration problems that could increase crash risk. Owners must stop riding these motorcycles until they are repaired. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225525-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-engine-acceleration-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225525-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-engine-acceleration-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V865000
“Yamaha FJR1300 (2018) Recall: Engine Acceleration Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225525-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-engine-acceleration-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V865000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V865000).
The ECU programming from a previous recall may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended. This could lead to a lack of acceleration that increases crash risk during normal riding.
Owners of 2016-2021 Yamaha FJR13 motorcycles are affected. Riders of these motorcycles are at risk of crashes if the engine doesn't accelerate properly.
Check if your motorcycle has a 2016-2021 model year and is a Yamaha FJR13. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 30, 2021.
Do not ride your motorcycle until it is repaired by a Yamaha dealer.
Call 1-800-962-7926 for assistance with the recall repair.
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152.
The ECU programming from a previous recall may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended, increasing crash risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2016-2021 model year Yamaha FJR13. Owners received notification letters by November 30, 2021.
You need to return it to a Yamaha dealer for the new repair remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V865000 — Yamaha Yamaha Hello, I own a Yamaha that is covered by recall 21V865000 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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