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2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls and problems

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls

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.

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes8
Tires2
Power Train2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Structure1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,300 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints

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

Service Brakes · reported Oct 12, 2022
My front brake lever froze and can not be pulled in on my 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Dealership is saying brake pistons are froze up and ABS module will need to be replaced. I’ve owned the bike 6 years and have never been told the brake fluid needed to flushed every 2 years. There was a recall on this issue but only for years 2008-2011 and my bike is 2012, but was built on 2011. I never received recall notice.
Service Brakes · at 38,589 miles · reported Jul 13, 2020
Front brakes complete failure resulting in an accident. Abs failed & instead of reverting to non ABS it locked out the brake system resulting in no brakes. This is a design flaw on 2008 & up harley's with ABS. I believe that an investigation & recall are in order please. I was slightly injured, this can lead to fatalities!!
Service Brakes · reported Jul 5, 2019
The ABS control module failed causing loss of brakes. A search of the internet revealed that this is a common problem with harley davidson ABS brake systems. There was no indicator light or warning that the problem existed just sudden brake failure. Luckily I was just moving the motorcycle around the yard when the problem occurred and was able to safely roll to a stop. Had this happened at highway speeds or in traffic the results could have been catastrophic. This vehicle has less than 8,000 miles on it and is garage kept in a climate controlled building. Any help or advise would be…
Service Brakes · at 17,800 miles · reported Jun 11, 2019
The front brakes were fine going to work but when I left work the front brake lever was stiff as a board and had no front brakes. The bike was not in motion when I discovered the problem.
Service Brakes · at 36,500 miles · reported Sep 28, 2018
Front bake is hard to apply upon start up. It has also been hard a few times after the motorcycle has been ridden for a little.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx: 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,300 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.