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Harley-Davidson FlstnModel year report

2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,700miles, 5 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 Flstn (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and exterior lighting (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. 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

Electrical system: “About 10:30 pm while en route to work I was riding on the freeway at the posted speed limit and I noted flashing lights appearing on the speedometer- the low fuel lamp and electrical system lamp. I pulled over the emergency lane right away to make any assessment. I was able to exit the freeway to secure a safer environment for me. The flashing low fuel lamp and electrical system lamp persisted. I called for my towing service the following morning because I didn't think it would be safe to drive the motorcycle home. …”

NHTSA complaint #10608186, filed 2014-07, 7,500 miles

Wheels: “2012 harley davidson Flstn with only 2,000 miles. Wire wheel spokes worked loose. Wheel wobbled. My harley was uncontrollable and not safe to ride. I had the spokes tightened up by the harley dealer, but at about 5,000 miles spokes came loose again. Same thing happened around 10,000. My harley is not safe to ride and the harley dealers are not willing to recognize the problem or fix or replace my wire wheels .”

NHTSA complaint #10542570, filed 2013-09, 2,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson Flstn. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the motorcycle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised that the rear wheel was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the rear wheel but the replacement did not remedy the issue. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 800. Updated 02/15/12”

NHTSA complaint #10444627, filed 2012-01, 800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,500 miles.

80%0–1020%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 (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20122201320142017
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 Flstn 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flstn

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201254,7000———Not enough data
200769,7251———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flstn model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.

Has the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn 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 Flstn reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,700 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,500 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.