2016 Harley-Davidson FltruseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-574 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse 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.

11%repaired · 2021 Q2

Visibility

Recall 19V-574 · Aug 5, 2019 · 12,733 vehicles · 1,376 repaired

Risk. Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, 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

2016 vs. every other Fltruse 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 Fltruse median. How we score

'11'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fltruse owners report

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

THE RIGHT-SIDE EXHAUST PIPE RUNS SO HOT THAT IT MELTS THE INSIDE OF THE RIDER'S RIGHT PANTS LEG DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHILE RIDING.
Complaint 10820585 · Jan 15, 2016 · 400 miles

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