2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
05/14/2018 · Brakes · crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE STILL ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WITH THE FRONT BRAKE. THE FRONT BRAKE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTAC…
08/23/2017 · Unknown Or Other
COMPENSATING GEAR FAIL
06/17/2017 · Brakes
FRONT BRAKE BECOMES HARD AND CANNOT SQUEEZE TO STOP. FLUID HAS BEEN CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY TWO YEARS. THIS FIRST OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THIS MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A STICKY VALVE IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. A STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM WITHOUT ABS WOULD NOT HAVE TH…
07/28/2016 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE. WHILE MERGING TO THE RIGHT LANE AT 45 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR BRAKE HANDLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SKID. THE CONTACT FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A FRACTURED LEFT ARM AND LACERATION TO THE RIGHT ARM THA…
09/08/2015 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED TO START THE ENGINE, THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE START SWITCHES SEVERAL TIMES TO ENGAGE ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED. THE MO…
08/21/2015 · Wheels / tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE FLHX EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP D408F TIRES, SIZE: 130/70/B1863H (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT TIRE WERE DISCOVERED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…