2010 Harley-Davidson FlhpProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-076 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes31
Power train11
Steering10
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

49%repaired · 2019 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 18V-076 · Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles · 86,160 repaired

Risk. These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 11V-506 · Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles

Risk. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 09V-457 · Dec 1, 2009 · 111,569 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Flhp year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flhp median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcyclePE16009 · closed Apr 23, 2018
    Led to recall 18V-076
In owners' words

What Flhp owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHP. The contact stated while riding approximately 45 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact downshifted while turning left and applied the rear brake to assist with stopping the motorcycle. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The…
Complaint 11471425 · Jun 28, 2022 · 43,710 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (REPUBLIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 12707 SOUTHWEST FWY, STAFFORD, TX 77477, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED AND…
Complaint 11154532 · Nov 28, 2018
FRONT BRAKE LEVER FROZEN IN PLACE RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ACTION FOR FRONT WHEEL. WHILE BACKING VEHICLE (VEHICLE IN MOTION) OUT OF MY GARAGE DOWN DRIVEWAY INCLINE, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE TIPPED OVER RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. LUCKILY NO INJURY TO ME EXCEPT FALLING TO…
Complaint 10891699 · Jul 29, 2016 · 1 miles

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