2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 13 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system13 81%
- Engine cooling2 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The motorcycle's engine quit suddenly without warning. From the on-line fjr forum and my personal inspections of electrical components in my bike, I have determined that this was caused by the well known Yamaha fjr 1300 electrical grounding issue. A recall by Yamaha is needed. This has been a known fjr issue for three years.”
NHTSA complaint #10408269, filed 2011-06, 9,554 milesEngine cooling: “Yamaha fjr ae 2006. I purchased this bike in 2010 with only 3500 miles on it. Riding with friends we were about to enter a major interstate highway in dallas, tx. Upon giving the bike throttle the engine suddenly lost all power at about 50 miles per hour. The speedometer and tachometer were jumping from zero to maximum several times. I almost lost control and other behind me almost crashed into me from behind. As I began to pull off the ramp out of the way of other traffic suddenly the bike restarted and regained power. It has not done this again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380775, filed 2011-02, 8,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I was west bound on i80 on my Yamaha FJR1300AE 2006 motorcycle about 10 miles west of joliet, il. A warning light came on shift sh46 as I continued riding I attempted to shift gears with the paddle shifter (electric shift). The transmission would not shift. I attempted to down shift using the foot operated manual shift with the same results. The transmission was locked in 5th gear. I pulled off an exit ramp at ottawa, il and the engine stopped operating (stalled). I turned off the ignition and manually put the transmission in neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144145, filed 2018-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,554 and 24,350 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
- 10023797Oct 17, 2007Engine cooling. Yamaha motorcycle - 2006-2007 fjr1300a/ae -- poor engine performance occurs when changing to a higher or lower altitude while cruising at a relatively steady speed (more noticeable when altitude…
- 10020341Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic gear shift actuator/new owner's manual. Yamaha. 2006 fjr13aev, aevc.
- 10020172Jun 23, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Incorrect display of instantaneous fuel consumption.
Other model years of the Yamaha FJR1300AE
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 15,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Yamaha FJR1300AE model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 13 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,554 and 24,350 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.