2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrxs years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Fltrxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner 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 Fltrxs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 57% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 43% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 22 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 13,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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.
After getting caught in rain the all gauges,(speedo/tach, fuel, voltage), stop functioning. Have seen this happen to multiple Harley Davidson Road Glides.
After getting caught in the rain the left switch assembly goes out affecting the cruse control and the clutch switch the cruse can come and go also the vehicle can be started in gear and lunge forward
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson fltrxs. While driving any speed, the electrical gauges failed to function. The failure occurred for over two years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate…
The vehicle was stationary when i experienced complete 100% gauge failure; speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, cruise control, turn signals,
After sitting stationary in rain over night, no gages were working (speedometer, cruise control, dimmer switch, tachometer, fuel gage, nor amp meter). Diagnosed as speedometer shorted out. When speedometer replaced, all other gages ware operational.
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrxs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fltrxs | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrxs | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Fltrxs | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Fltrxs | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Fltrxs | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltrxs | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
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 Fltrxs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrxs model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.