MYRModel Year Report

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx

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2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:48:46.758Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Flhx Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 20 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2017: 5 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2011: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
20060
200720
200830
200928
201024
201118
201216
20136
20148
20153
20164
20175
20188
20201
20210
20220
202410
20252
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

8 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I HAD A CRASH WITH INJURIES BACK ON MARCH 15 2016 WHERE AS I RAN INTO THE RIGHT REAR CORNER OF A SUV THAT STOPPED FOR A CAR THAT WAS TURNING LEFT SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME AS WE TRAVELED DOWN A RURAL TWO LANE ROAD AND I COULDN'T STOP IN TIME BECAUSE,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160713

REAR BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE. DUE TO BRAKE DRAG

NHTSA ODI report, 20160708

FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS FROZEN IN OPEN POSITION MAKING STOPPING MORE DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210425

TIRES

3 of 18 total reports mention: tires.

WHEELS

2 of 18 total reports mention: wheels.

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FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. BEARING CAME APART WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH). *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20110830

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

CRASH
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I HAVE A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (MODEL FLHX). I REALIZED AFTER I PURCHASED IT THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE REAR BRAKE LIGHT. THE TURN SIGNALS FUNCTION AS TURN SIGNALS, RUNNING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110901

VISUAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH TAIL LIGHTS. TAIL/BRAKE/TURN SIGNALS CAN NOT BE SEEN IN DAYTIME. THE REAR END LIGHTING ON THE HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE AND ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM IS USELESS. I CAN NOT SEE HOW IT CAN POSSIBLY MEET DOT STANDARDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110727

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111031 — exterior lighting

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLE

Campaign 11V506000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160706 — PE (closed 20180423)

Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle

R 20180214 — service brakes, hydraulic

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE),...

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018.

Campaign 18V076000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V506000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.