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Harley-Davidson FlhxModel year report

2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,600miles, 27 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and fuel system (6). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The throttle by wire failed while riding. I had a total loss of power and nearly caused an accident from behind. The dealer blamed corrosion on the circuit board of the induction module. Coating the connector is a temporary fix. After the 3rd failure I had it towed and had a new induction module installed. I spent $450 fixing a known problem with a wide range of the most popular hd motorcycles.”

NHTSA complaint #10861528, filed 2016-04, 37,415 miles

Brakes: “My front brake lever became stuck and wound not function while leaving my driveway onto a city street. I was travling a low speed and able to stop the bike with the rear brake, however, I was not able to stop the motorcycle before rolling into the street and cjeccking for oncoming traffic. No traffic was coming and I was able to turn the motorcycle back around and back into the garage. This issue was fixed by the dealer by replacing the antilock brake system module (ABS hcu, service touring part number 48343-09)”

NHTSA complaint #11066769, filed 2018-02, 26,888 miles

Fuel system: “When driving the bike goes in to what they call limo mode , I have no throttle and won't go , it happened many times passing on hi way speeds , local hd dealer don't seem to have a fix , I feel this is a danger and after doing some looking I see thousands of cases like mine , it should be a recall before someone dies its vary dangers .”

NHTSA complaint #10887385, filed 2016-07, 18,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “While stopped at red light, as the light turned green, I proceeded to apply throttle with no response. Let out clutch and rolled no faster then 20 MPH while cars were backing up behind me. After rolling at 20 MPH for approximately hundred yards, I was able to pull over in a safe location with out being run over.”

NHTSA complaint #10633060, filed 2014-09, 21,792 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,262 and 40,265 miles.

11%0–1037%10–2541%25–5011%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (27 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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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 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx → · 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhx

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024109,1002———Too new
201882,0001———Not enough data
201754,0272———Not enough data
201486,0005———Not enough data
2013611,4560———Not enough data
20121626,3001———Falling
20111813,5002———Falling
20102422,5013———Stable
20092925,6003——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20083024,0002——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2007208,0500———Stable

All Harley-Davidson Flhx model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx reported?

Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,600 miles and the middle half falls between 17,262 and 40,265 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.