2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls

Recall 16V-471: Power Train

Reported Jun 27, 2016 · 27,232 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Wheels1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,982 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints

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

Electrical System · at 4,982 miles · reported Jan 10, 2017
After riding in rain, all gauges( Speedometer, tachometer, etc) became intermittent. The problem still exists. Water behind gauges, not just condensation.
Power Train · at 300 miles · reported Sep 13, 2016
Gail's harley davidson in grandview, mo. Sold me a new motorcycle that has a very serious existing safety recall .......... Hd # 0169 NHTSA #16v-471. This is a violation of federal law. Per harley- davidson's own website, of which I have copies, the recall came out on 7/8/2016 and I purchased my motorcycle and took possession on 7/17/2016......... I had several near accidents before I stopped riding the bike any more; for instance I was almost pulled into an intersection when the clutch failed... It did this several times before I got it home and parked it in my garage.
Electrical System · at 1,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2016
The electrical switches on the left side stopped working. It has left me without inportant safety features like high beams, left blinker, and horn. Cruise control and volume control are also unusable. When I took it into the harley dealership in fairfax, va they told me they couldn't do anything at the shop b/c it wasn't currently "throwing a code". It has since stopped working again. The guy at the shop said it's fairly common for the switch housing to go out. The kicker, they said it would be $100 just to read the code (Not covered under warranty) and if the problem was u see warranty, they…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx: 16V-471 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,982 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.