2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhx years
- Not enough data 10th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx. That ranks 10th out of 19 Flhx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 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 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 2,406 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE STILL ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WITH THE FRONT BRAKE…
Compensating gear fail
Front brake becomes hard and cannot squeeze to stop. Fluid has been changed in accordance with maintenance schedule every two years. This first occurred while operating on the highway during rush hour traffic. This model is equipped with abs. I believe there is a sticky valve in the abs control…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx street glide. While merging to the right lane at 45 mph, the rear brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the rear brake handle became difficult to depress and caused the motorcycle to skid. The contact fell off the motorcycle, resulting…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx motorcycle. When the motorcycle clutch was engaged to start the engine, the motorcycle failed to accelerate. The contact had to engage the start switches several times to engage acceleration. The contact also stated that the engine warning light…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Flhx | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Flhx | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhx | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhx | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhx | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhx | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhx | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhx | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhx | 24 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhx | 29 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhx | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhx | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhx model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.