2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdl years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. That ranks 4th out of 12 Fxdl model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 12,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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 | 2 | 67% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 37 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 37 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 37 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.
Risk: If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.
Electrical system:software; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) to "ACC" (accessory only) position, which will shut the engine off.
Risk: If the vibration causes the ignition switch to move to the accessory only position, the motorcycle would stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
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.
While riding the bike shuts down and the check engine light turns on. The shut off lasts a few seconds and then the bike turns back on. On a couple of occassions the bike also had a surge of unwanted revving and acceleration and i almost lost control. The bracket that holds the ignition switch has…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson fxdl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v283000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
I know my bike is in a recall, i was sitting at a red light getting ready for it to turn green to make my left hand turn onto a three lane road and once my light turned green i proceeded to make my left hand turn on to the three lane road and i was going fine and the next thing i knew, i was on the…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdl years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Fxdl | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Fxdl | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Fxdl | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdl | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdl model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.