Harley-Davidson FLS Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 14, 2019 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FLS, across 2 model years (2013–2017). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2013, with 3 complaints
2013: 3201332017: 120171

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson FLS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FLS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2013 FLS: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2017 FLS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Harley-Davidson FLS problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes210
Tires110

All Harley-Davidson FLS model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 FLS10—Unknown or Other
2013 FLS30—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson FLS years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (3), 2017 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson FLS?

Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLS have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.