2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Motorcycle has set codes from the day I picked it up from dealer. Sets twist grip codes p2127 & 2138. Would clear codes and they would return every few rides for the first 500 miles and then the bike started accelerating on it's own in any gear or speed. The local dealer was not able or willing to look at it in a timely manner. Checked out all connections for the throttle sensor my self. Didn't find any obvious problems. Applied computer connection stabalent to the ECM connector and problem was gone for 1000 miles. Bike started accelerating by it's self again and then set the check eng. Light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250496, filed 2008-12, 20 miles“The bikes fuel gauge has never worked since the original purchase of this bike. It has never been taken to a dealer to be fixed because after doing some research it appears that there is no fix for the faulty gauge.”
NHTSA complaint #10416764, filed 2011-08, 1 miles“When the motorcycle is parked and the ambient temperature begins to rise, usually around 80 degrees f and up, there is a steady drip of gas from the tank overflow tube. This occurs with the fuel level at full, 3/4, 1/2 and sometimes even lower. I have taken the bike in to the local hd dealership(04/30/2013) and they replaced an anti-slosh valve and fuel cap and inspected the other components on the bike with no improvements. Reading on various forums this issue is noted several times with no solutions noted currently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510802, filed 2013-05, 22,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V625000Nov 26, 2008Harley-davidson is recalling 349 my 2009 fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl motorcycles. These motorcycles have a fuel tank vent tube assembly, part no. 27389-04a…Covers: Harley-Davidson Fxdb 2009, Fxdc 2009, Fxdl 2009 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11014014Jan 24, 2025SERVICE BULLETIN M1650: MILWAUKEE EIGHT AND TWIN CAM CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR RETENTION KIT CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the Camshaft…
- 10188344Feb 24, 2021SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations…
- 10164794Aug 23, 2019SERVICE BULLETIN M1493: FUEL CAPS AND CUP CHANGE. REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson is making a fuel tank running change on side fill Touring…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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