Model year record
2013 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls & problems
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Fltrx has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fltrx.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | — |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes
I was driving my 2013 Harley Road Glide Custom FLTRX As I was attempting to stop the front brake was impossible to operate I had to use just the rear brakes. I was able to squeeze it very hard and it functioned a little then the brake went all the way to the handle bar. I just barely avoided a collision. I then bled the brakes and checked the calipers and replaced pads and brake lines but further diagnosis revealed the ABS module is blocking the braking pressure. This is dangerous and needs to be recallled.
- Service brakes
I could not pull my front brake and almost crashed. My front brake lever is so stiff you canât pull it at all. I searched on the internet and seen they only recalled motorcycles till 2011 and there are so many people with the same problems with 2012 and up. This is a very serious situation especially when it comes to brake failure.
- Service brakes
WHILE RIDING ON A FLAT STATE ROAD (MD RT 124) I WENT TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE BY PULLING IN THE BRAKE LEVER AND IT SUDDENLY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE THROTTLE/HAND GRIP. I THANKFULLY STILL HAD REAR BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. UPON RELEASING THE LEVER AND PULLING IT AGAIN THE BRAKE PUMPED BACK UP. HOWEVER, ONCE RELEASED THE LEVER WENT RIGHT BACK TO THE THROTTLE AGAIN. SO ESSENTIALLY I HAD NO FUNCTION IN THE FRONT BRAKES. I SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE, TURNED IGNITION SWITCH ON AND AS NORMAL THE ABS LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. AS SOON AS I PUT THE MOTORCYCLE IN GEAR THE SYSTEM DID AN ELECTRONICS CHECK ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. PROBLEM! I STILL HAD NO PRESSURE IN THE…
- Service brakesCrash1 injury
WHILE TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED THIRTY MILES PER HOUR, THE FRONT (ANTI-LOCK) BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND LOCKED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL TO SKID AND CAUSE A LOW SIDE FALL. *TR
- Electrical system
FRIEND OF MINE SENT THIS TO ME: I MYSELF RIDE A HD 2013 ROADGLIDE CLASSIC: CURRENTLY THIS IS JUST INFO WE KNOW ABOUT AND MAY BE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO: I WAS TALKING WITH A GUY LAST NIGHT WITH A 13 ULTRA CLASSIC AND HE WAS TELLING ME ON HIS WAY TO DC (RIDE TO THE WALL) HIS BIKE STARTED LURCHING, DROPPED TO 1500 RPM AND HE BARELY MADE IT OF THE INTERSTATE. THE HARLEY DEALER IN VIRGINIA FOUND THE ISSUE AND PULLED THE SAME PART OFF A 14 AFTER HD GAVE BOTH OF THEM THE RUN AROUND. ON THE WAY HOME, IT DID IT TO HIM AGAIN OUTSIDE OF COMMERCE, GA. APPARENTLY, THERE ARE 2 BIKES IN THE SHOP AT ROSWELL THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THEY'VE BEEN IN PIECES FOR 6 WEEKS WAITING ON PARTS. HD…
- Electrical system
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I NOTICED MY VOLTAGE METER AT 11 VOLTS. I HAD THE BIKE TOWED TO THE HARLEY DEALER AND THEY REPLACED MY VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THIS WAS A BIG RECALL IN 2012 AND MANY OWNERS OF 2013 ARE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. I'M AFRAID ONCE MY WARRANTY RUNS OUT, ILL BE LIABLE FOR REPLACING IT AGAIN. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.