2015 Harley-Davidson FltrxsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 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 August 22, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs has problems

7 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
Electrical system40
Vehicle speed control30
Engine10
Power train10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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 →

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

2015 vs. every other Fltrxs 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 Fltrxs median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Fltrxs owners report

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

After getting caught in rain the all gauges,(speedo/tach, fuel, voltage), stop functioning. Have seen this happen to multiple Harley Davidson Road Glides.
Complaint 11540021 · Aug 22, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE ELECTRICAL GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE…
Complaint 11165082 · Jan 8, 2019 · 16,000 miles
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE 100% GAUGE FAILURE; SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS GAUGE, CRUISE CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS,
Complaint 11139878 · Oct 11, 2018 · 10,000 miles

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