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Harley-Davidson FXS Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Harley-Davidson FXS (2011–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All FXS model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
201151,350016—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2011: “The left side tail/ running light on my 2011 harley davidson FXS blackline has gone out numerous times since I purchased the bike on 12 sept 2011. 1st trip back to dealer about problem, was told bad batch of bulbs...but I have tried non-hd bulbs (1157 bulbs as direct by dealership) and problem persists. Need something done soon. This is a very dangerous situation and it needs to be rectified.”

NHTSA complaint #10436114, filed 2011-11, 250 miles

Other Harley-Davidson models

Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
263 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhx
174 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtk
147 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
100 complaints
Harley-Davidson XG750
85 complaints
Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson
84 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtc
82 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
76 complaints

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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. Methodology