2016–2021 Yamaha FJR1300 Engine & Cooling Recall 21V865000 (Yamaha 990152)
NHTSA recall 21V865000 (Yamaha recall 990152) covers about 2,462 2016–2021 Yamaha FJR1300 vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V865000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.
The risk
A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Yamaha recall number 990152
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V865000 as 990152. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "990152 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha FJR1300 | 2016–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 5, 2021
- Owner notification
- Nov 30, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Check your VIN for 21V865000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V865000 is open, call any Yamaha dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V865000 or 990152). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V865000?
NHTSA recall 21V865000 (Yamaha recall 990152) covers about 2,462 2016–2021 Yamaha FJR1300 vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V865000?
No. NHTSA's record for 21V865000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Yamaha dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V865000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Yamaha dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V865000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired." NHTSA lists Nov 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Yamaha recall number for 21V865000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 990152. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (990152) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V865000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V865000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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