2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrx years
- Not enough data 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrx. That ranks 6th out of 15 Fltrx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
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.
SADDLE. BAG CAME OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD, BIG SURPRISE FOR ME i just found out i should report this fault as it could cause an accident or get somebody hurt
After starting my motorcycle to begin a ride, i backed up in neutral and turned wheel to the left. My front fork locked up! The fork locking mechinisms engaged. I was unable to disengage with key. Cycle was towed to dealer with front fork locked up! If i had been riding down road and turned left i…
The compensating sprocket, in the primary drive, makes a contact tickety tickety or a louder clacking noise depending on the speed and gear selection. The transmission makes a howling noise in all gears except 6th. Between the tickety tickety, clacking and howling it's a distraction diverting your…
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Fltrx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Fltrx | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Fltrx | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Fltrx | 13 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Owners most often report power train, steering, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.