2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vrscdx years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. That ranks 9th out of 10 Vrscdx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~4,200 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~4,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%4,200——
Fuel/propulsion System1100%4,200——

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

2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recalls (1)

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EquipmentOct 18, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V503000 · 2,798 vehicles

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.

The night rod special fuel guage does not work properly. After filling up, it showed less than 1/2 tank in city driving. After driving a short distance and restarting, it showed about 3/4 full. As the drive continued on a highway, it increased to possibly the correct fuel level. After stopping with…

Electrical System · received Sep 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10905939

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.