2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscf Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 23, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vrscf years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscf. That ranks 5th out of 8 Vrscf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,230 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscf problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~1,230 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~3,762 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~12,565 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%1,230——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%3,762——
Service Brakes133%12,565——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 2 complaints
2011: 2201122018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscf recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluidJan 29, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V076000 · 174,636 vehicles

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 Owner’s 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE REMAINED ENGAGED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE TO HEAT UP AND SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN FOR…

Service Brakes · received Mar 28, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11081899

The fuel gauge on my 2010 harley davidson v-rod muscle frequently fails. Even after completely filling the tank, the gauge fluctuates in its reading, sometimes saying i only have 3/4 tank, and sometimes 1/4 or less. Within 10 minutes of steady riding, the gauge shows the tank as being completely…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10417181

I washed the 2010 harley davidson vrscf motorcycle with water from a hose. The next day the gauge cluster had a small amount of water visible. The digital readout on the cluster cycled erratically until finally stopping on one section and was then unresponsive until the vehicle was shut down. Bike…

Electrical System · received May 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10399848

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.