2014 Harley-Davidson FlhrseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-427 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse has problems

2 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
Engine20
Power train10

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

5 recalls

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse 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.

81%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment

Recall 15V-427 · Jul 6, 2015 · 185,272 vehicles · 149,553 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2016 Q4

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 15V-216 · Apr 13, 2015 · 106,966 vehicles · 92,585 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2016 Q1

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 14V-537 · Sep 5, 2014 · 105,746 vehicles · 93,187 repaired

Risk. If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2015 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 14V-319 · Jun 12, 2014 · 66,421 vehicles · 60,799 repaired

Risk. A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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97%repaired · 2015 Q1

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 13V-515 · Oct 17, 2013 · 19,597 vehicles · 19,085 repaired

Risk. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2014 vs. every other Flhrse 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 Flhrse median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Flhrse owners report

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

The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE. The contact stated that the motorcycle made an abnormal ticking sound upon starting and while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve train was faulty and that the…
Complaint 11528107 · Jun 21, 2023 · 28,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE (FLHRSE). WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 2,700 RPMS, THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV HIGHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE…
Complaint 11245456 · Aug 21, 2019 · 39,000 miles

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