2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS recalls and problems

The 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS recalls

Recall 15V-427: Equipment

Reported Jul 6, 2015 · 185,272 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Recall 15V-216: Power Train

Reported Apr 13, 2015 · 106,966 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Unknown or Other	2
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,062 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 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS complaints

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

Unknown or Other · at 19,580 miles · reported Jul 3, 2017

On 7/2/17 I was riding on highway 13 traveling 50-55 miles per hour and going into a gentle curve heading to clinton, mo. For lunch with a group of friends. My right saddlebag came off the bike and slide across the asphalt road into a grassy area. This could have been bad since there were five (5) bikes behind me, I turned around as did some of the other to go back to get what was left of my bag and contents. On saturday 7/1/17 I had my bike in the shop for it's 20,000 mile service and told them to check everything out really good because I AM leaving on a trip to south dakota in two (2)…

Power Train · at 15,062 miles · reported Nov 24, 2016

Clutch failed to disengage. I was in my driveway. I had just rolled my motorcycle outta the garage. Started the motorcycle in neutral and that's when it leaped forward with a violent jerking motion and wouldn't stop. Luckily I was able to keep hanging onto the right hand brake lever until it ultimately killed the engine and stopping the motorcycle. The dealer has estimated the damage to be over $9200...!!! It has had all recalls previously performed.

Power Train · reported Nov 25, 2015

The contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact lost control of the motorcycle causing it to run off of the road and flip the contact off of the motorcycle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that as a result of the crash there were injuries sustained that required medical attention due to a traumatic brain injury. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic, however it was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v216000 (Power train). The manufacturer was not made aware…

Power Train · reported Sep 17, 2015

The contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v216000 (Power train); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Unknown or Other · at 398 miles · reported Aug 10, 2015

Started the motorcycle in neutral. When I pulled in the hydraulic clutch and put the bike in 1st gear, the bike took off. The clutch was completely ineffective and I barely avoided an accident. I was able to control the bike by slamming on the brakes and shutting the bike off. The bike had to be towed to the dealership as it is not safe to ride. When the dealer ran the VIN to see if it was part of the 2014-2015 flhxs that are recalled...it came up as not part of the recall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS: 15V-427 (equipment), 15V-216 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHXS?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,062 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.