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2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While trying to stop at a stop sigh the front brakes would not work at all after getting stopped and parking the bike, the break lever would not move. After several attempts pulling on the break it loosened up so I rode bike to repair shop. Every time the front break would engage (which was not every time), it would catch and lock up the front tire causing me to drop the bike once. Repair shop said the entire ABS system was not working. Harley customer service said I would have to allow them to fix if but that it would be at their normal rate for parts and service. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723670, filed 2015-06, 62,232 miles

Electrical system: “Headlights and passing lamps flicker on and off intermittently. Major safety concern at night. Problem appears to be related to wiring for the headlight and passing lamps. Happens when you turn the handlebars left or right. Happens sitting still and while motorcycle is in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #11001841, filed 2017-06, 27,000 miles

Engine: “Right side of the engine overheating to the point of burning my pants and legs. Completely unacceptable for a $20k bike. Harley states that is is normal. There is nothing normal for a rider to burn his/her legs.”

NHTSA complaint #10616320, filed 2014-07, 7,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,500 and 62,232 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201220142015220172201820192
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhr

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201853,4501———Not enough data
2011927,0002———Not enough data
20091019,0003———Not enough data
20081412,3002———Not enough data
1999854,8271———Not enough data
1995630,0420———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flhr model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,500 and 62,232 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.