There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,700 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 FLSTN complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 7,500 miles · reported Jul 3, 2014
About 10:30 PM while en route to work I was riding on the freeway at the posted speed limit and I noted flashing lights appearing on the speedometer- the low fuel lamp and electrical system lamp. I pulled over the emergency lane right away to make any assessment. I was able to exit the freeway to secure a safer environment for me. The flashing low fuel lamp and electrical system lamp persisted. I called for my towing service the following morning because I didn't think it would be safe to drive the motorcycle home. On 7/1/2014 I called for my towing service to transport my bike to an hd…
Wheels · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2013
2012 harley davidson flstn with only 2,000 miles. Wire wheel spokes worked loose. Wheel wobbled. My harley was uncontrollable and not safe to ride. I had the spokes tightened up by the harley dealer, but at about 5,000 miles spokes came loose again. Same thing happened around 10,000. My harley is not safe to ride and the harley dealers are not willing to recognize the problem or fix or replace my wire wheels .
Electrical System · at 15,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2012
The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flstn. The contact stated that while parked the motorcycle failed to start. It was able to restart after having a jump performed. Also, the motorcycle would stall intermittently while riding it. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the body control module needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/26/12
Suspension · at 800 miles · reported Jan 20, 2012
The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flstn. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the motorcycle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised that the rear wheel was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the rear wheel but the replacement did not remedy the issue. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 800. Updated 02/15/12
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,700 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.