2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhxs years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Flhxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,100 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 215 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 720 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) 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 inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.
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.
I bought a 2016 Harley Street Glide Special in Dec. of 2021. The 2nd time I rode it, I was driving to work on a busy highway and with no warning, I lost the throttle (it went into what appears to be called Limp Mode. When you're on the highway doing 70 with cars doing the same or more, it's not…
Prior to riding, i always tighten the saddlebags, as another friend lost their saddle bag on the highway months prior (same model). When exiting the interstate, the right saddlebag fell to the highway, causing damage to the saddlebag. The bolts automatically back themselves out, no matter how…
At times at a dead stop with the clutch pulled all the way in, the bike creeps forward. The clutch does not work correctly. This has a serious problem that can cause a injury or worse. Sometimes the clutch works correctly, sometimes not.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson flhxs. While the vehicle was being operated, it became stuck in second gear. In addition, when the engine was started, the vehicle lunged forward intermittently. The failure occurred after the vehicle was purchased new. The vin was included in nhtsa…
Harley davidson 2016 flhxs, motorcycle sat idle for 12 days, clutch failed to properly engage both at idle, while stopped and several times while i was in traffic attempting to change gears. I contacted dealership where vehicle was purchased and also checked nhtsa data base and was told that my…
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 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhxs | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhxs | 17 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.