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Harley-Davidson VrscdxModel year report

2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,850miles, 4 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 Vrscdx (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,850 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 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

Brakes: “There is a known failure of the ABS modules on the 2008-2011 model bikes. I believe my ABS module has failed. The front brake will not engage and the brake handle will not move. This happened shortly after start up while moving on my driveway at about 10mph. I was able to stop the bike with the rear brake.this recall should include the 2012 model year.”

NHTSA complaint #11090785, filed 2018-04, 7,249 miles

Engine cooling: “Throttle stuck on my 2012 v-rod night rod special. The bike had less than 100 miles on it. When the throttle stuck I could not move it either direction. I n trying to slow the bike I lost control and wrecked the bike.”

NHTSA complaint #10453713, filed 2012-04, 100 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson Vrscdx (night rod). The contact stated the fuel gauge was non functional and failed to read the amount of fuel within the tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10671776, filed 2015-01, 2,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 3,500 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,850 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2012120151201612017120181
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

Recall details for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx → · 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. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Vrscdx

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201468,2000———Not enough data
201252,8501———Not enough data
200893,0500———Not enough data
2007186,5800———Stable

All Harley-Davidson Vrscdx model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx 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 Vrscdx reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,850 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 3,500 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 29, 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.