2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLS Softail years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail. That is the most of any FLS Softail model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 70 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0618.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson fls softail. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear left side saddle bag fell off the bike. The motorcycle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 9,000.
As i was on the entrance ramp of saltwell rd. Harrison county, wv 26330 merging onto i-79 northbound my engine locked up and almost threw me off the motorcycle. I grabbed the clutch and coasted to the shoulder of the interstate. I called triple s harley davidson out of morgantown, wv. They came and…
Rear brake rubbing causing caliper and rotor to get hot enough to fry eggs , dealership no help. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson FLS Softail years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 FLS Softail | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLS Softail model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.