2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhxse years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Flhxse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 30,985 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse 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 | 67% | 30,985 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 32,856 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 32,856 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 26,340 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 32,856 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse recalls (3)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
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 was driving on a city street and needing use my front brakes. My front brakes would not work and was locked up. This caused me to lay my bike on its side. I now have no front brakes at all nor can i squeeze the brake handle. My saddle bag is scratched up pretty bad from laying it down. My wife…
In 2017 my brakes froze up. It was taken to my local hd shop, mobile bay harley davidson in mobile, al. I was informed that all fluids had been changed with regular maintenance by mbhd. I was informed that the fluid had caused the abs brake control was bad because of bad brake fluid. Subsequently i…
While driving down the highway my throttle control quit. Motor on bike was still running but when i went to advance the throttle no response. Therefore i had to indicate a hazard by putting on my hazard lights and then pull over to the median. I hit the kill switch and then turned the ignition…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhxse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Flhxse | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Flhxse | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhxse | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Flhxse | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhxse model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.