2015 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 7 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10762150 · 2015-09-08 (September 8, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED NOT TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT REACHED 1,000 MILES AND THEY WOULD GIVE THE DEALER A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22.
Owner-reported narrative. 22 miles reported. Look up ODI 10762150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10893589 · 2016-08-05 (August 5, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE HANDLE BAR STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT WHEEL ALUMINUM HAD FRACTURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10893589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11002966 · 2017-07-04 (July 4, 2017)
AFTER SITTING STATIONARY IN RAIN OVER NIGHT, NO GAGES WERE WORKING (SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, DIMMER SWITCH, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAGE, NOR AMP METER). DIAGNOSED AS SPEEDOMETER SHORTED OUT. WHEN SPEEDOMETER REPLACED, ALL OTHER GAGES WARE OPERATIONAL.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11002966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11139878 · 2018-10-11 (October 11, 2018)
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE 100% GAUGE FAILURE; SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS GAUGE, CRUISE CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS,
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11139878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11165082 · 2019-01-08 (January 8, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE ELECTRICAL GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED CLOSE CALL ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF TURN INDICATORS SIGNAL STILL WORKING) NO OTHER GUAGES WORKED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425235 · 2021-07-17 (July 17, 2021)
After getting caught in the rain the left switch assembly goes out affecting the cruse control and the clutch switch the cruse can come and go also the vehicle can be started in gear and lunge forward
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11540021 · 2023-08-22 (August 22, 2023)
After getting caught in rain the all gauges,(speedo/tach, fuel, voltage), stop functioning. Have seen this happen to multiple Harley Davidson Road Glides.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11540021 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V216000 · Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Reported: 2015-04-13 (April 13, 2015)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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.
Consequence: 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: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V427000 · Equipment
Reported: 2015-07-06 (July 6, 2015)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
Consequence: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
NHTSA campaign record ↗