2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhxs years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Flhxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,062 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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 | 3 | 50% | 15,062 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 9,989 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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.
On 7/2/17 i was riding on highway 13 traveling 50-55 miles per hour and going into a gentle curve heading to clinton, mo. For lunch with a group of friends. My right saddlebag came off the bike and slide across the asphalt road into a grassy area. This could have been bad since there were five (5)…
Clutch failed to disengage. I was in my driveway. I had just rolled my motorcycle outta the garage. Started the motorcycle in neutral and that's when it leaped forward with a violent jerking motion and wouldn't stop. Luckily i was able to keep hanging onto the right hand brake lever until it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact lost control of the motorcycle causing it to run off of the road and flip the contact off of the motorcycle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that as a result of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Started the motorcycle in neutral. When i pulled in the hydraulic clutch and put the bike in 1st gear, the bike took off. The clutch was completely ineffective and i barely avoided an accident. I was able to control the bike by slamming on the brakes and shutting the bike off. The bike had to be…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhxs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhxs | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhxs | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhxs | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhxs | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhxs | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhxs | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhxs | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhxs | 17 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
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 Flhxs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhxs model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.