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Harley-Davidson Vrscf Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Harley-Davidson Vrscf (2009–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Vrscf 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
201152,00919—Not enough data
2009119,00013—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: “This is not the first time I have reported this issue. Today, dec 22, 2018 at 1030 am. While riding my motorcycle down I-264 in virginia beach, va. The single bolt that holds the right drivers footpeg in place sheared, causing the footpeg to drop, leaving me without a place to put my foot and caused a hindrance to my ability to use the rear break.”

NHTSA complaint #11163088, filed 2018-12, 10 miles

2009: “While on a ride my rear brakes pedal just locked up therefore I was unable to use the stopping power of my rear brake. After some research it seems that this is a common problem on harley and that ABS module frequently fails. This was very scary moment for me on a motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10994988, filed 2017-06, 9,000 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