2012 Harley-Davidson FXS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXS. That ranks 2nd out of 2 FXS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,214 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 3 | 100% | 1,214 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 1,214 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 1,214 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson FXS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
Was driving and left rear brake/turn signal stopped working. *tr
The left rear taillight is randomly blowing on my 2012 blackline in very short intervals. Since i have owned the bike i have gone through three bulbs in about 150 miles.i cannot tell what speed this is happening at. I have heard of no corrective action on the bike from harley davidson. *tr
The running lights die. In 2000 miles i have had 4 lights replaced. At any given moment and worse at night i can suddenly not have a running light. Cars may hit me if they don't see me. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson FXS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 FXS | 5 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson FXS 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 FXS?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.