repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment
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.
2014 Harley-Davidson FlhxsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, most often about the service brakes. 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 March 15, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Equipment
2Exterior lighting
2Power train
2Vehicle speed control
1Structure
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Power train: clutch assembly
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…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
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repaired · 2015 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Flhxs 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 Flhxs median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Flhxs owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I JUST GOT ON TO MY BIKE AND COMMING UP TO A CURVE AT THE END OF MY STREET I GRABBED MY FRONT BRAKE AND HAD NO BRAKE RESPONSE AT ALL. IT RESULTED IN ME CRASHING INTO A FENCE AT LOW SPEED. HARLEY HAS RECALLED THE ABS ON OLDER MODEL BIKES BUT MINE HAS THE SAME MODULE AS THOSE BIKES RECALLED. NO…
I THOUGHT I WAS FLASHING MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO WARN DRIVERS BEHIND ME THAT I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN..I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN!! I DECIDED TO NOT MAKE THAT TURN AND KEPT GOING TO PREVENT ME FROM GETTING HIT. PULLED OVER TO CHECK MY BRAKE LIGHTS. I FOUND THAT…
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