2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrx years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx. That is the most of any Fltrx model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 62%), typically at around 42,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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 | 8 | 62% | 42,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 28,215 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 35,679 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 1 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 5,275 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls (2)
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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.
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 2010 harley davidson fltrx equipped with kenda tires, tire line: cataclysm, tire size: 130/70/r18, dot number: 1k32p. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, he felt vibrations in the handle bars. The contact drove to his residence. The contact stated he noticed tread…
The red security light appeared on the screen and a code of b1154 was logged in the system, after they the bike would not start while in gear. It has to be in neutral to start.
It is very nice that hd is doing a "voluntary" recall. They are not addressing the problem, which is the electronics module has cold-solder joints on the anti-lock solenoids. It is not due to the lack of maintenance of the brake fluid. I had a five year warranty on my 2010 fltrx and they did all of…
Harley sent out notice to flush the abs brake system which i did, but couldn't bleed the system,so i took it to my dealer in waco. They told me the system had failed and it would cost $755.49 to replace the valve. I have discovered through online forums that harley's are having this problem. Abs…
Supplement to nhtsa report 11035954. I am having my anti-lock brake system replaced. I have taken the old system apart do to claims from the manufacturer issues related to service intervals, not manufacturer defects. After removing the top of the abs module 40601-08a, three cold-solder joints were…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fltrx | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Fltrx | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Fltrx | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Fltrx | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Fltrx | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltrx | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrx | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Fltrx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Fltrx | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Fltrx | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrx model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.