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2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
13
Latest Jan 22, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 29, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 13 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 21 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes853.3%
  • Electrical213.3%
  • Suspension16.7%
  • Tires & wheels16.7%
  • Transmission16.7%
  • Engine16.7%
  • Driver assistance16.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V076000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Jan 29, 2018
174,636 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyManufacturer number 0171View on NHTSA.gov
11V506000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Oct 19, 2011
250,757 units potentially affected
The defect: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
The risk: THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0145View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 13
Tires & wheels
Filed Jan 22, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX EQUIPPED WITH KENDA TIRES, TIRE LINE: CATACLYSM, TIRE SIZE: 130/70/R18, DOT NUMBER: 1K32P. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE FELT VIBRATIONS IN THE HANDLE BARS. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT TIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED HE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11389379
Incident
Jan 19, 2021
Mileage
14,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 17, 2018

THE RED SECURITY LIGHT APPEARED ON THE SCREEN AND A CODE OF B1154 WAS LOGGED IN THE SYSTEM, AFTER THEY THE BIKE WOULD NOT START WHILE IN GEAR. IT HAS TO BE IN NEUTRAL TO START.

NHTSA ID
11120579
Incident
Aug 14, 2018
Mileage
35,679 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 8, 2018

IT IS VERY NICE THAT HD IS DOING A "VOLUNTARY" RECALL. THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM, WHICH IS THE ELECTRONICS MODULE HAS COLD-SOLDER JOINTS ON THE ANTI-LOCK SOLENOIDS. IT IS NOT DUE TO THE LACK OF MAINTENANCE OF THE BRAKE FLUID. I HAD A FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON MY 2010 FLTRX AND THEY DID ALL OF THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, AND MY FRONT BRAKE BECAME UNUSEABLE LAST FALL WHILE RIDING. I CHACKED ALL THE COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPERS, BRAKE LINES, AND FINALLY THE ANTI-LOCK MODULE. THE SOLENOIDS WERE LOCKED TIGHT, I CUT THE COVER OFF THE ELECTRONCS MODULES AND DISCOVERED THREE COLD-SOLDER JOINTS ON THREE OF THE FOUR SOLENOIDS. WHEN 12V DC WAS APPLIED TO THE SOLENOIDS DIRECTLY, THE WOULD THEN FUNCTION AS DESIGNED. THIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE A HAZARD TO RIDERS UNTIL HD REPLACES ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC MODULES ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

NHTSA ID
11071756
Incident
Feb 8, 2018
Brakes
Filed Feb 5, 2018

HARLEY SENT OUT NOTICE TO FLUSH THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH I DID, BUT COULDN'T BLEED THE SYSTEM,SO I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER IN WACO. THEY TOLD ME THE SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND IT WOULD COST $755.49 TO REPLACE THE VALVE. I HAVE DISCOVERED THROUGH ONLINE FORUMS THAT HARLEY'S ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. ABS FAILURE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. HARLEY NEEDS TO RECALL THE SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID
11067139
Incident
Feb 3, 2018
Mileage
102,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 27, 2017

SUPPLEMENT TO NHTSA REPORT 11035954. I AM HAVING MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED. I HAVE TAKEN THE OLD SYSTEM APART DO TO CLAIMS FROM THE MANUFACTURER ISSUES RELATED TO SERVICE INTERVALS, NOT MANUFACTURER DEFECTS. AFTER REMOVING THE TOP OF THE ABS MODULE 40601-08A, THREE COLD-SOLDER JOINTS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO BRAKE SOLENOID CONNECTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY AUTOMOBILE ABS SYSTEMS ALSO, HOWEVER, ON A THIS MOTORCYCLE IT CAUSES A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, NOT JUST A LOSS OF ANTI-LOCK SERVICE. AND, IT DOESN'T TRIGGER AN ABS SERVICE LIGHT, THERE IS ZERO INDICATION WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. IF I HAD THE MONEY I WOULD TAKE A FEW DOZEN ABS UNITS FROM RANDOM DEALERSHIPS AND CHECK THEM FOR COLD-SOLDER CONDITIONS. BUT, I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY AND IT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED.

NHTSA ID
11040388
Incident
Oct 24, 2017
Brakes
Filed Oct 23, 2017

FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME HARD (NOT MOVABLE) DURING HIGHWAY RIDING. ONLY NOTICED IT BECAUSE A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. FORTUNATELY I ALWAYS USE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING. A RIDER WITH LESS EXPERIENCE CERTAINLY COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER SEARCHING FOR POSSIBLE REMEDIES IT HAS BECOME OBVIOUS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH FIRST GENERATION HD ANTI-LOCK SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID
11035954
Incident
Oct 20, 2017
Mileage
72,640 mi
Brakes
Filed May 23, 2017

I STARTED MY MOTORCYCLE AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE CITY STREET. WHEN I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN MY FRONT BRAKE FAILED. BRAKE HANDLE WAS STIFF(HARD) WITH NO MOVEMENT. I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE WITH THE REAR BRAKE. I ALMOST GOT HIT AT THE INTERSECTION. I KEPT HAVING THIS PROBLEM SO I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC TELLS ME THE ABS MODULE HAS GONE BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE PART IS ABOUT $500.00. HE TELLS ME THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME WITH OTHER BIKES AND IS PRETTY COMMON. FRONT BRAKE WORKS ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT BUT FAILS WHEN ENGINE IS COOL.

NHTSA ID
10991284
Incident
May 1, 2017
Mileage
17,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 2, 2016

COMPLETE REAR BRAKE FAILURE, NO WARNING. STOP-AND-GO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND TRAFFIC AHEAD WAS SLOWING. I PRESSED THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS STUCK... WOULD NOT MOVE. ABSOLUTELY NO REAR BRAKES AT ALL. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO REACT QUICK ENOUGH TO GRAB THE FRONT BRAKE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I NURSED THE BIKE THE LOCAL HARLEY DEALER AND THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. IN FACT, A BIKE PULLED OUT AS I WAS THERE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE PART IS CURRENTLY BACKORDERED SO THEY SENT BOTH US OUT THE DOOR WITH KNOWINGLY FAULTY BRAKES BECAUSE THE PARTS TO FIX IT ARE UNAVAILABLE. I UNDERSTAND PART FAILURES. BUT, THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS. A LESSOR EXPERIENCED RIDER WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
10903400
Incident
Sep 2, 2016
Mileage
33,500 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

M1490

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.0.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update Version 26.0.2. Release Date: Week of November 18, 2025. New Features, Changes. 2026 Vehicles, 2025 Softail and LiveWire S2DM/MH/AP EV3. NOTE: Digital Technician II (DT II) supports additional Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and model years outside of those listed.

M1391A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER SYSTEM (PART NUMBER: DCA-8000). [Rev U] Added: Description of improvements made to the testing algorithm for GRX software Version P and DCA-8000 software Version E.

PAB1171

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the Screamin' Eagle Pro Street Tuner application will require the use of a Personal Computer (PC) to complete a Bluetooth Communication Interface (BCI) firmware update.

M1490

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.9): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update Version 25.8.9 Release Date: Week of September 2, 2025. Changes: LiveWire 2024 S2MH: Removal of incorrect Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) reflash support; EHCU Module (Part No. 41100123): Addressed issue where module became unrecoverable after failed reflash attempted. NOTE: Digital Technician II (DT II) supports additional Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and model years outside of those listed.

M1490

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.7): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update Version 25.6.4, Release Date: Week of August 19, 2025. Includes New Features and Changes for the Models & Model Years listed. NOTE: Digital Technician II (DT II) supports additional Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and model years outside of those listed.

M1391A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REV T): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision T. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER SYSTEM (PART NUMBER: DCA-8000). [Rev T] Updated: New Software Update, Previous Software Updates and DCA-8000. Added: 192-210335P. Software update 192-210335P for GRX-3110 and DCA-800 to add new battery part numbers.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Harley-Davidson Fltrx by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026210—
2025610—
2024920—
2023000—
2022110—
2021010—
2020110—
2019100—
2018110—
2017320—
2016210—
2015320—
2014000—
2013600—
2012710—
2011220—
2010Viewing132045.5

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.