2011 Harley-Davidson FXS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXS years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS. That is the most of any FXS model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,350 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 100% | 1,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Harley-Davidson FXS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS.
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.
Rear right running light failed, turn signal and brake signal still function. Running signal comes on and off intermittently in a random pattern. There is no evidence of any loose connection, abrasion, kink, crimp or other visual damage to the electrical wire going to the light. Bike has reduced…
After only 700 miles, my tail lights burnt out and continue to do so every 50 miles or so. Harley dealerships have been notified many times by myself and other riders having the same problem, but they have done nothing to fix the problem or write a recall for the wiring harness or sockets. What…
Upon starting the bike i noticed the right rear tail light had burned out. I've heard from alot of people that this is becoming a common occurance and fear it may happen again. *tr
The left side 1157-type brake/tail/turn-signal bulb failed at approximately 400 miles. Within the next 1000 miles the original right-side bulb failed, and 2 sylvania "long life" replacement bulbs have also failed. *tr
The left side tail/ running light on my 2011 harley davidson fxs blackline has gone out numerous times since i purchased the bike on 12 sept 2011. 1st trip back to dealer about problem, was told bad batch of bulbs...but i have tried non-hd bulbs (1157 bulbs as direct by dealership) and problem…
Other Harley-Davidson FXS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 FXS | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXS model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.