2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,830miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,830 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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
Engine: “The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson Fltru. The contact stated that the exhaust was overheated and the electrical wires were overheated as well. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer. They offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10468846, filed 2012-08, 112,000 milesSteering: “Coming to a slow controlled stop at a red light. As the bike decelerated through 40 miles per hour the handles bars shook, side to side, out of my hands. My bike is a us model now imported to canada. Harley says they have no warranty coverage because of this and will not address any warranty or safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #10470335, filed 2012-08, 300 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson Fltru motorcycle. While traveling at any speed, the vehicle abruptly stopped when the brakes were applied. As a result, the front end vibrated and the motorcycle wobbled. The dealer indicated that the front brake rotors were corroded and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10632674, filed 2014-09Tires: “My dunlop front tire had to be replaced due to dry rot on the side wall. It is on a 2012 harley davidson street glide flhx with only 11800 miles on it. My dealer said that it is the second one that he has seen on a street glide in the past couple of months. I was advised by my mechanic not to drive it until it could be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10621592, filed 2014-08, 11,830 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 620 and 24,138 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V506000Oct 19, 2011Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Harley-Davidson Fltru 2010–2012, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhrc 2009–2012 +23 more
Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed…
Recall details for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru → · 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10056032Jun 10, 2014Electrical system. Harley davidson: even though vehicle speed sensors (vss) are being replaced due to circuit problems and are inoperative, on some motorcycles, they are being tested and coming back with no trouble.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltru
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 4,300 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 10 | 6,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 11,830 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 22 | 6,550 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 6 | 14,350 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Fltru model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,830 miles and the middle half falls between 620 and 24,138 miles; 80% 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.