repaired · 2017 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…
2016 Harley-Davidson FltrxsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-471 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
3Vehicle speed control
2Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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 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
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Fltrxs owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Got caught in bad rain and both speedo and tach filled up with water. Bike completely shut down on highway doing 60mph (70 mph highway) and if I did not pull in on clutch, bike would have went down and I could have possibly lost my life. I believe a less experienced rider would have not been so…
During a ride my speedometer/tachometer failed due to water intrusion. From what I have seen this is a very common issue. When this happened it caused me to loose my ABS, loss all other gauges. This was a huge saefty concern as I could not monitor anything and could have been potentially dangerous…
WHILE DRIVING HOME STOP FOR GAS. STARTED MOTORCYCLE BACK UP SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAUGE, VOLTAGE REGULATOR GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE AND NEUTRAL LIGHT INDICATOR ALL WENT OFF. BLINKER INDICATORS WE'RE NOT WORKING AS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO. WAS READ IN A FORUM THAT THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM WITH THIS…
Own a 2016 Fltrxs?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.