2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrx years
- Not enough data 8th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx. That ranks 8th out of 15 Fltrx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 2 | 100% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) 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 inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.
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 2016 harley davidson fltrx. The contact stated while riding in first gear, the clutch failed to engage while changing gears. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to corpus christi harley-davidson (502 s padre island dr, corpus christi…
Transmission when shifting sounds like its coming apart-and hard to get in gears- and jerky-not smooth---very loud klunks and klangs thru all gears. Hit a bump/pothole sounds like its falling off bike-city traffic on and off throttle klunks and klangs--is so loud others riding next to me have said…
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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrx | 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.