2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrxs years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs. That is the most of any Fltrxs model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 67%), typically at around 8,119 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 8 | 67% | 8,119 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 25% | 25 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 17% | 25 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 9 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs recalls (1)
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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.
Got caught in bad rain and both speedo and tach filled up with water. Bike completely shut down on highway doing 60mph (70 mph highway) and if I did not pull in on clutch, bike would have went down and I could have possibly lost my life. I believe a less experienced rider would have not been so…
During a ride my speedometer/tachometer failed due to water intrusion. From what I have seen this is a very common issue. When this happened it caused me to loose my ABS, loss all other gauges. This was a huge saefty concern as I could not monitor anything and could have been potentially dangerous…
Purchased a michelin commander 3 front tires for my 2016 harley davidson road glide special. Riding home after the installation there was a buzz/vibration in the handlebars from 30 mph to 40. I called michelin and they said to have the balance checked and the wheel bearings checked. Both were fine…
While driving home stop for gas. Started motorcycle back up speedometer, rpm gauge, voltage regulator gauge and gas gauge and neutral light indicator all went off. Blinker indicators we're not working as of the cruise control also. Was read in a forum that this is a regular problem with this…
My speedometer gauge (all gauges) has gotten wet from rain and all of my instrumentation has quit working. I have no warning lights, no speedometer, fuel, battery, nothing. This is a safety issue as i have no idea what speed i am travelling at or if there is an immediate problem with my…
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 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrxs | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
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 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.