There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 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 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 17,500 miles · reported Jun 17, 2017
Front brake becomes hard and cannot squeeze to stop. Fluid has been changed in accordance with maintenance schedule every two years. This first occurred while operating on the highway during rush hour traffic. This model is equipped with ABS. I believe there is a sticky valve in the ABS control module. A standard braking system without ABS would not have this problem.
Service Brakes · at 10,911 miles · reported Jul 28, 2016
The contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx street glide. While merging to the right lane at 45 MPH, the rear brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the rear brake handle became difficult to depress and caused the motorcycle to skid. The contact fell off the motorcycle, resulting in a fractured left arm and laceration to the right arm that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,911.
Engine · at 12,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2015
The contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx motorcycle. When the motorcycle clutch was engaged to start the engine, the motorcycle failed to accelerate. The contact had to engage the start switches several times to engage acceleration. The contact also stated that the engine warning light illuminated while driving and the motorcycle decelerated. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. A diagnostic was performed that was unable to locate a failure code; however, the dealer replaced the electronic control module, the twist grip sensor, and the speed sensor. The…
Tires · at 2,406 miles · reported Aug 21, 2015
The contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson street glide flhx equipped with dunlop d408f tires, size: 130/70/b1863h (Na). While the vehicle was being inspected at an independent mechanic, cracks in the sidewall of the front tire were discovered. The dealer confirmed that the front tire needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The DOT number was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 2,406.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 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.