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2013 Harley-Davidson FxsbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-185 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 70%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb has problems

3 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb 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.

70%repaired · 2015 Q3

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 14V-185 · Apr 8, 2014 · 9,102 vehicles · 6,381 repaired

Risk. The gauge inaccuracy may cause the motorcycle to run out of fuel unexpectedly, possibly even before the Low Fuel Warning lamp illuminates.

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

2013 vs. every other Fxsb 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 Fxsb median. How we score

'13'14'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxsb owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS ON I-275 JUST EAST OF THE I-71 INTERSECTION IN CINCINNATI, OH. MY MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE SO I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO A STOP IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. I HAD OVER A GALLON OF PREMIUM GAS STILL IN THE TANK. I WAS LESS THAN 1/4 MILE FROM THE MONTGOMERY…
Complaint 10533156 · Aug 1, 2013 · 580 miles

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