2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 13th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 13th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 21,887 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Flhr 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 | 2 | 100% | 21,887 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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 other day the front brake lever became very hard to pull. It is normally easy to use. The brakes still work and release as usual, but it is very hard to pull the lever and I have no "feel" for braking due to the effort needed to pull the lever. My search for information points to the ABS. Thank…
Abs lock out of front brakes. Lever seized leaving rider without front brakes. Came to a stop in rest area with functional brakes and after a short break handle was sized and front brake was no longer functional.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr 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 Flhr?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
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 Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.