2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhp years
- Not enough data 7th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp. That ranks 7th out of 18 Flhp model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
The front brake lever is extremely hard to pull. I have had the brakes bled but it still has the hard lever. Usually after the first pull in the morning it is back to normal but yesterday pulling into the garage the lever was hard again and I was unable to pull it. Luckily rear brakes worked…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhp years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhp | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhp | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhp | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhp | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhp | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhp | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhp | 5 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhp | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhp | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhp | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhp | 0 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhp problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhp model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.