The 2016 Yamaha FJR1300 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a transmission second gear that can crack and break under load, causing the gearbox and rear wheel to lock up suddenly and throwing the rider into a loss of control.
A follow-on software issue is tied to repairs made under the transmission recall: a software error can limit engine speed in first gear, meaning the engine may not respond when the rider rolls on the throttle, producing an unexpected hesitation that can catch a rider off guard in traffic. On the electrical side, the front brake switch can fail due to internal corrosion, causing the brake light to stay on continuously or the cruise control to cut out without warning, either of which can confuse other riders and drivers around you or disrupt highway riding unexpectedly.