2016 Harley-Davidson Vrscf Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vrscf years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Vrscf. That ranks 5th out of 8 Vrscf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 13,000 miles. 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 Vrscf problems

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

Service Brakes2 · ~13,000 mi
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes267%13,000——
Electrical System133%———
Exterior Lighting133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Harley-Davidson Vrscf recalls (0)

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

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.

I custom ordered a rear fender with LED lights included to GR Customs tel. [redacted]. However, the turning lights are barely visible. Contacted the Company and sales person Aaron rebutted that they has sold hundreds of those without a problem. I send pictures and videos. He says “they are…

Exterior Lighting · received Oct 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11692455

The taillight continues to fail without warning (no warning lamps came on) causing unsafe conditions on the road which can result in a serious accident. The taillight fails and the brake light and turn signal lights would not work. I have replaced it several times and now Harley Davidson says this…

Electrical System · received Dec 15, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11560379

The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-ROD motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 10 mph, the braking system experienced a failure while attempting to stop. The contact stated that when pressing the front brake lever, the lever was hard to press and the motorcycle…

Service Brakes · received Jul 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11423079

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.

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

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.