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Harley-Davidson FlhxModel year report

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,500miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires (3) and exterior lighting (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch 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: “I have a 2011 harley davidson street glide. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) failed last week and I almost collided with a car that had stopped in front of me. The front brake froze and was unusable. Harley requires you change the brake fluid every 2 years which I do, actually at about every $10k miles. I'm adamant about fluid changes. I change engine oil every 5k miles (amsoil) and replace engine, transmission, primary and brake fluid every $10k miles. This is a huge safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10944679, filed 2017-01, 49,000 miles

Tires: “Front tire on motorcycle sidewall cracking and splitting dunlop d408f I have had one replaced now the 2nd tire is doing the same thing. I do not have the date codes for these tires but they were less then a year old. This is a newer line of tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10463280, filed 2012-06, 13,500 miles

Exterior lighting: “I have a 2011 Harley-Davidson street glide (model FLHX). I realized after I purchased it that it does not have a separate rear brake light. The turn signals function as turn signals, running lights and brake lights. It is difficult for those behind me to determine when I am braking since the turn signals only change in intensity - they do not turn off and on. Although I have not been involved in an accident, I believe the lack of a brake light contributed to an accident involving another motorcyclist who was riding behind me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10422955, filed 2011-09, 3,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 19,000 miles.

47%0–1040%10–2513%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,500 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.

20112012520165201720182021
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 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. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 Flhx reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 19,000 miles; 100% 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.