2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 23, 2018 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxsb years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Fxsb model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Service Brakes150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb.

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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 purchased a new harley davidson fxsb breakout on october 2015. This vehicle only has 3,010 actual miles as of today 1-23-18. The engine of the motorcycle has always had a very loud mechanical noise from the beginning. However, once the initial break-end period of 1,000 miles the engine would…

Engine · received Jan 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064416

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSB. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE, THE REAR MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER CRACKED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE CYLINDER MATERIAL SEEMED TO BE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND TO PREMATURELY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SLOWLY COASTED THE VEHICLE TO…

Service Brakes · received Dec 13, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11054534

Other Harley-Davidson Fxsb years

← 2014 Fxsb · 2017 Fxsb →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2018 Fxsb10
2017 Fxsb10
201620
2014 Fxsb01
2013 Fxsb31

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxsb model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.