2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscf years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf. That is the most of any Vrscf model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 19,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf 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 | 5 | 45% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 27% | 5,850 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 10,713 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 425 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 3,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
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 contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF. The contact stated while riding approximately 20 MPH and attempting to stop the motorcycle, the contact stated that the front brakes were functional however, the rear brakes failed to operate as designed. The contact stated no warning light was…
My abs brakes quit working. I could skid the tires. Also, front brake lever intermitantly freezes. Concurrently, i received nhtsa safety recall 18v-076 for brake system flushing. 4-13-2018, i took the motorcycle to southeast harley-davidson for h-d recall no. 0171. After the h-d flush, i was told…
While on a ride my rear brakes pedal just locked up therefore i was unable to use the stopping power of my rear brake. After some research it seems that this is a common problem on harley and that abs module frequently fails. This was very scary moment for me on a motorcycle.
The fuel sensor has failed twice, the first time causing me to run out of gas while on a desert highway (over 100f outside). Fortunately there was no-one behind me that might have hit me from sudden deceleration. After the first incident, i replaced the sensor with the same part number from harley…
The bolt that holds the shifter and left foot pedal breaks, allowing the foot pedal to rotate down and become unusable and also allows it to come out and become fod on the roadway. When this happens, the riders left foot falls to the pavement. Mine has broken twice, both times at highway speeds…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vrscf | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Vrscf | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Vrscf | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 Vrscf | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Vrscf | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Vrscf | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 Vrscf | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscf model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.