2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 16 Flhx model years — 12th most.

1recalls
4complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
4,982median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jun 27, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V471000 · 27,232 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016: 2 complaints201622017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20181

2016 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flhx years

2007: 20 complaints20072008: 30 complaints302009: 29 complaints20092010: 24 complaints2011: 18 complaints20112012: 16 complaints2013: 6 complaints20132014: 8 complaints2015: 3 complaints20152016: 4 complaints2017: 5 complaints20172018: 8 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202024: 10 complaints2025: 2 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhx, the latest from Jun 27, 2016 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), exterior lighting (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.