2012 Harley-Davidson FLD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD. That is the most of any FLD model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 47,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 50% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 20 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 12,940 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 12,940 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson FLD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Detachable hardshell saddlebag flew off while riding on interstate. 2018 recall 0172 covers latch arm part 90200481 needed to repair for worn pins, but per harley headquarters this recall does not effect my bike.
I own a 2012 harley davidson road glide ultra with abs. In 2018 i began experiencing a stiff front brake while riding. After taking the bike into the local dealer for its regular service i was informed that the abs pump needed to be replaced. I was unable to afford the repair at the time. Now…
The front brake lever on my 2012 harley-davidson electra glide failed. I was leaving a business, the exit was on an incline to merge into traffic. As i was going up the incline i grabbed the front brake to stop for oncoming traffic. The brake lever would not move, i was able to stop the bike with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson fld. While driving 25 mph, the contact applied the brake, but the motorcycle would not stop. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash. The contact was injured and transported via ambulance to the hospital. A police report was filed. The motorcycle…
My wife rode her bike to work and on the way home was having problems maintaining control. She called me about 1 1/2 miles from home and i went and got the bike. When i got it home i put it on the lift and found the pulley side bearing in the rear wheel had a catastrophic failure. It actually…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.