2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLSTSE3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3. The most reported problem area is equipment adaptive/mobility (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,630 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 67% | 2,630 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 1,376 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3.
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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 2012 harley-davidson softail (na). While riding approximately 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the saddlebag separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed…
Had saddlebags installed as per harley davidson oem parts that came with bike. Indicator showed that they were "locked" in place. Left side saddlebag came off in heavy traffic on i-15, salt lake city. Four lanes of high speed heavy traffic. Bags have steel brackets, plastic case, leather lid. They…
The saddle bag on the right side fell off when i hit a small bump at very low speed. This was the first ride on the bike and had just picked it up from the dealer. Fell into traffic. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3?
Owners most often report equipment adaptive/mobility, structure problems. The top one, equipment adaptive/mobility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLSTSE3 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.