2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls and problems

The 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 2 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

Recall 11V-506: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.

Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	8
Tires	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Wheels	2
Suspension	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Steering	1
Equipment	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front — 1
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 21,000 miles · reported Oct 3, 2018

Front break lever completely stiff. Was about to go for a ride when I noticed it. . Luckily I was not riding the bike when this happened. From what I've read and understand this is a ongoing issue with the ABS modules on these bikes. Instead of issuing a recall harley has opted to replace brake fluid at no charge and recommend changing fluid every two years after. This seems to be a engineering problem and not a fluid problem. There are plenty of other vehicles with ABS and DOT 4 fluid that are not having this issue. I had road the bike two weeks before and had no problems. It seems to be…

Service Brakes · at 33,000 miles · reported Mar 6, 2018

While riding my hd motorcycle, I turn onto an off ramp from I-95. As I approached the intersection, I eased into the rear brake. I was going to make a right turn at the intersection, and as I approached I ran over a rough spot in the road, this made the rear tire lock up very briefly and I could feel the ABS at work. I then went to pull in the front brakes for more aggressive stopping and the brake lever was completely frozen in place. I could not pull it in, I was fortunate that I was not in an emergency stop otherwise I would have been doomed. After a split second of "thinking this through"…

Service Brakes · at 20 miles · reported Sep 6, 2016

September 2, 2016 the rear brakes (Anti-lock) locked up for the second time leaving me stranded on the side of the highway. May 27, 2016 was the first time they locked up and caused a fire. Ultimately costing $3500.00 in damages geico covered. Biloxi harley davidson repaired the bike in may of 2016 and is now in possession of the bike.

Engine · at 100 miles · reported Jul 17, 2016

Leg burns due to excessive heat from rear engine cylinder. Measure radiant heat at 340 degrees. This has caused red burn on the back of the right leg. Heat is felt while in motion on 80 degree days. Increases during stops for lights. Have brought to dealer and manufacturers attention over the past 5 years.

Service Brakes · reported Jul 13, 2016

I had a crash with injuries back on march 15 2016 where as I ran into the right rear corner of a SUV that stopped for a car that was turning left suddenly in front of me as we traveled down a rural two lane road and I couldn't stop in time because, I feel that the antilock brakes didn't react in time or fast enough, if at all. I had just left the house going to work when this happened not even a mile from the house. ..updated 02/10/17

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-506 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports), followed by tires (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,500 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.