2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhx years
- Not enough data 13th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx. That ranks 13th out of 19 Flhx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 38 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 38 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
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 hydraulic reservoir covers on both the clutch lever and front brake lever leak brake fluid and are in constant need of monitoring in the case of low levels of brake fuild or fluid contamination possible resulting in clutch or brake failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhx. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to crash into an open lot. The contact sustained a skull, ankle, left leg, and right foot injuries that required medical attention. A police report was…
Bought new 2015 harley street glide . Left for work approximately 15 mile from home . When i got there my right side hard case saddle bag was gone. Disengaged somewhere between home and work. Looked for hours could not find. *tr
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhx | 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.