2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrxse years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse. That is the most of any Fltrxse model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 14,400 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 100% | 14,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse 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.
I was rolling my motorcycle out of my garage which on a steep grade , went to hit the front brake and the lever was frozen solid, the vehicle rolled out of control till it flipped on top of me , causing thousands of dollars in damage to the motorcycle, and causing me road burn on my back and…
Front brake lever became hard/stuck. Front brakes are stuck open, will not function. No warning or abs lights activated. Was backing out of driveway to start 3 day road trip, luckily it occurred at the house and not on the highway at speed.
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrxse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Fltrxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Fltrxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Fltrxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Fltrxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Fltrxse | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltrxse 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse?
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 Fltrxse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrxse model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.