2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscdx years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. That ranks 4th out of 10 Vrscdx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5,375 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner 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 Vrscdx 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 | 3 | 60% | 5,375 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 2,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the rear brake line.
Risk: If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. 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.
There is a known failure of the abs modules on the 2008-2011 model bikes. I believe my abs module has failed. The front brake will not engage and the brake handle will not move. This happened shortly after start up while moving on my driveway at about 10mph. I was able to stop the bike with the…
I have a 2012 harley davison v-rod night special with abs breaking system installed at the factory. This is not an aftermarket system. The front break leaver is hard as a rock. You can`t squeeze the break handle to apply front breaks. There is no bypass built into the break system that allows…
Rear brake pedal cannot be engaged , solid as a rock,no rear brakes presure. Has abs system. Happened while leaving my house, looks like the abs hydraulic control unit rear brake valve is in the shut position preventing hydraulic oil to the rear brake.abs light working nomal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson vrscdx (night rod). The contact stated the fuel gauge was non functional and failed to read the amount of fuel within the tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Throttle stuck on my 2012 v-rod night rod special. The bike had less than 100 miles on it. When the throttle stuck i could not move it either direction. I n trying to slow the bike i lost control and wrecked the bike. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscdx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vrscdx | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Vrscdx | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Vrscdx | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 Vrscdx | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Vrscdx | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Vrscdx | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 Vrscdx | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
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 Vrscdx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscdx model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.