2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstfb years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb. That is the most of any Flstfb model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 3,416 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb 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 | 3 | 60% | 3,416 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb.
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.
My brake light switch doesn't work on the foot brake and it stays on, on the hand brake. I heard that there was a recall for this on harleys.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFB. WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS AT THE DEALER (M & S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 160 FALLING SPRING ROAD, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17202, [redacted]) FOR ROUTINE BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE…
I purchased a new 2012 harley davidson at a harley davidson dealership in corith, tx. Soon after found that the abs light was coming on. I had taken it back to them to have them check it. Still had issues and had them look again. I've had issues with it since. Also took it to harley davidson…
When this motorcycle was new, after sitting in my garage for a couple of days the front brake lever would go all the way to the handlebars. I could pump it up and it would be ok until it set for a couple of days, no brake fluid was leaking out. Took it to the dealer and i don't know what all they…
I've purchased a 2012 h. D. Fat boy. After 1200 miles, i've noticed that the throttle cables constantly contact against the nacelle and cause cable chafe and nacelle damage. I did mu own investigation and found out that the same problem exists among all soft tail models. I contacted harley davidson…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstfb years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Flstfb | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Flstfb | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Flstfb | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Flstfb | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Flstfb | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flstfb problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb?
Owners most often report service brakes, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstfb model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.