2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (3), Brakes (3), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Electrical system (1), Hydraulic (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)
12/24/2024 · Transmission / drivetrain
Reverse starter keep going out Had replace two time in one year
07/22/2022 · Brakes
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLRT Freewheeler. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the front wheel had seized with smoke coming from the front tire after the handlebar brake was released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced twice; however, the failure r…
09/21/2021 · Unknown Or Other
Harley Freewheeler Hydraulic Clutch keeps failing on me and when that happens it won't drive. I don't understand why a lot of Harleys had a recall for this problem but my 2016 does not even though it the same problem as the recall bikes. I keep calling harley headquarters about this but they are very rude. It not fair that I have to pay to get this fix whi…
04/10/2019 · Brakes
BRAKE REAR BRAKE FAILED , NO FLUID LEAK AROUND BIKE , AND FLUID RESOVOIR WAS STILL FULL
07/12/2017 · Engine
WHEN YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM GETS SO HOT THAT IT BURNS YOUR CALF. I RECEIVED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THEM WITH JEANS AND BOOTS ON. WENT TO ER FOR THE BURNS
07/02/2017 · Body / structure · crash
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT DIDN'T STOP OR HOW I SPENT 25 DAYS IN ICU BUT THE MORE I READ BOUT THE RECALLS FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKES FAILING ON OTHER MODELS IT WOULD EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY IT WOULDN'T STOP AND I WRACKED