Model year

2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 24, 2012 to Apr 24, 2017.

Recall campaigns covering this model year2425k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2011 motorcycle
Severity index0.02011 motorcycles average 10.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx peaked in 2012, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201212014201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-076Jan 29, 2018Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year…Brakes174,636Label or owner notice
11V-506Oct 19, 2011Rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust systemLighting250,757Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 24, 2017Failure Feb 10, 20172 milesMelbourne, FLService brakes

    REAR BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. I WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT PATH AND WHEN I APPROACHED A CHANGING TRAFFIC LIGHT I BEGAN TO SLOW AND ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE. WHEN I TRIED TO DEPRESS THE REAR BRAKES THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BUT ONLY WAY TO GET BRAKES TO WORK WAS TO REMOVE THE FUSE FOR THE ABS SYSTEM AND DISABLE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

    NHTSA complaint 10980192
  2. Filed Apr 24, 2012Failure Feb 25, 20122,500 milesScotch Plains, NJSuspension

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,500.

    NHTSA complaint 10456387
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

20 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • M1490 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.0.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4…
  • PAB1171 Oct 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software up…
  • M1391A Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER …
  • M1490 Sep 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.9): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4…
  • M1684 Aug 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Ava…
  • M1490 Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.7): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4…
  • M1391A Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REV T): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision T. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER…
  • M1650 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1650: MILWAUKEE EIGHT AND TWIN CAM CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR RETENTION KIT CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the Camshaft Drive Gear Retention Kit and service proceduresfor the Milwaukee-Eight and Twi…
  • M1555 Sep 12, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines f…
  • M1490 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Ver…
  • PAB1158 Jul 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quanti…
  • M1490 May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-…
  • M1612 Apr 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, To…
  • PAB1146 Dec 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip…
  • M1612 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ⢠Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ⢠Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Sof…
  • M1612 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: • Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and • Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softa…
  • M1416 Dec 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
  • PAB1100 Aug 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, shortblocks should b…
  • TT413 Jun 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which h…
  • 1HDM5V2A05 Apr 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight® crank pin…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.