2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,374miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,374 miles.
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.
“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“I have a 2012 harley davison v-rod night special with ABS breaking system installed at the factory. This is not an aftermarket system. The front break leaver is hard as a rock. You can`t squeeze the break handle to apply front breaks. There is no bypass built into the break system that allows breaks to act as a manual breaking system. I contacted the local dealer and was advised that their was no recall on the ABS system on this bike and if I wanted to bring my motorcycle to the service department that for $110.00 an hour the would check the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004308, filed 2017-07, 3,500 miles“Rear brake pedal cannot be engaged , solid as a rock,no rear brakes presure. Has ABS system. Happened while leaving my house, looks like the ABS hydraulic control unit rear brake valve is in the shut position preventing hydraulic oil to the rear brake.ABS light working nomal.”
NHTSA complaint #10853107, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
- 10195170Dec 2, 2015During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
- 10193489Dec 2, 2015During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
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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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