2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrx years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Fltrx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 7,651 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 29% | 7,651 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 29% | 7,651 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 6,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 10 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 245 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 245 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
While riding on my 2012 harley-davidson road glide motorcycle it suddenly died. It died because the battery was not being charged; therefore my electronics would not work, including the fuel injection system. This was caused by a defective voltage regulator that is a known issue to harley. This…
I was traveling down highway 101 south between metcalf & bailey here in northern california yesterday afternoon (5/30) on my harley davidson road glide 2015 that has less than 300 miles. I was in the 2nd lane traveling about 65 mph and my bike started to ride very rough, i was losing speed very…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson fltrx motorcycle. The contact stated that after replacing a curved windshield, the contact's vision became distorted. The contact mentioned that the objects appeared closer than they actually were and the lines on the highway appeared in a zigzag shape…
I was checking tire pressure on my motorcycle tires when i noticed what looked like dry rot. I then started checking on various forums for harley riders and noticed that others were having this same problem. I called my local dealer and they changed tires without question. I feel that this is a…
This is the second complaint i have for the same problem. I am having dry rot cracking on new dunlop tires. I had a problem with dry rot cracking at 7170 miles and the dealer replaced the tire under warranty. I then noticed that the new tire was doing the exact same thing with only 8132 miles on…
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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Fltrx | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Fltrx | 13 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Owners most often report tires, wheels, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.