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Harley-Davidson FXSModel year report

2011 Harley-Davidson FXS Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,350miles, 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 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,350 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 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

Exterior lighting: “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

Electrical system: “After only 700 miles, my tail lights burnt out and continue to do so every 50 miles or so. Harley dealerships have been notified many times by myself and other riders having the same problem, but they have done nothing to fix the problem or write a recall for the wiring harness or sockets. What will it take for them to do something? Does someone have to get rear ended while riding at night?”

NHTSA complaint #10470841, filed 2012-08, 11,000 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 400 and 7,100 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: 1,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2011201232013
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 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson FXS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201151,3500———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson FXS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS 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 2011 Harley-Davidson FXS reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,350 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 7,100 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.