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Harley-Davidson FlstfbModel year report

2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,308miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and vehicle speed control (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,308 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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 purchased a new 2012 harley davidson at a harley davidson dealership in corith, tx. Soon after found that the ABS light was coming on. I had taken it back to them to have them check it. Still had issues and had them look again. I've had issues with it since. Also took it to harley davidson dealership in sherman, tx. They had it for about two weeks. They said they replaced a wire. Still having issues told them about it several times. Little over a week ago I had a wreck in a turn because my back tire kept locking up and skidding. I had a friend following me that seen it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11101536, filed 2018-06, 4,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “I've purchased a 2012 h. D. Fat boy. After 1200 miles, I've noticed that the throttle cables constantly contact against the nacelle and cause cable chafe and nacelle damage. I did mu own investigation and found out that the same problem exists among all soft tail models. I contacted harley davidson and they have refuse to fix the problem. If not fixed could result in safety, causing throttle to lock at high speed.”

NHTSA complaint #10470799, filed 2012-08, 1,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 3,416 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,308 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20122013201822022
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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 Flstfb

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201252,3080———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flstfb model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstfb reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,308 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 3,416 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 27, 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.