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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx, describing incidents dated August 24, 2014 to August 18, 2025.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11681271 · Filed August 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHX. The contact stated that while his daughter was riding 3at 0 MPH, the saddle pins on the motorcycle became inoperable, which caused the right side of the saddle bags to detach from the motorcycle. The dealer was contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed…
ODI #11265817 · Filed October 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR FOR THE SADDLE BAG PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 5, 2015. THE SPRINGS THAT SECURED THE BAG WERE BENT FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH CAUSED THE BAG TO SEPARATE…
ODI #11205994 · Filed May 7, 2019
THE 1/4 TURN HARDWARE ON THE SADDLEBAGS COMES LOOSE CAUSING THE BAG TO DETACH FROM THE BIKE CAUSING MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN TO THOSE TRAVELING AROUND THIS BIKE. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MOST BIKES THIS YEAR, ETC.

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Saddlebags may Separate from Motorcycle

NHTSA #15V427000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 6, 2015 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 185,272 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0166 · Owners notified July 30, 2015 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – May 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Safety consequence

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Clutch may not Fully Disengage

NHTSA #15V216000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2015 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 106,966 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0165 · Owners notified April 23, 2015 · Vehicles built April 28, 2014 – July 2, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Safety consequence

When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Clutch may not Remain Disengaged

NHTSA #14V537000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 5, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 105,746 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0159 & 0160 · Owners notified September 17, 2014 · Vehicles built March 22, 2013 – July 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Wheel may Lock up if Brake Line is Pinched

NHTSA #14V319000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 12, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 66,421 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0157 · Owners notified June 25, 2014 · Vehicles built July 1, 2013 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Safety consequence

A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The Clutch may not Disengage

NHTSA #13V515000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2013 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 19,597 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0153 · Owners notified December 17, 2013 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – October 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx.

Structure

ODI #11681271

Incident: August 18, 2025 · Filed: August 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHX. The contact stated that while his daughter was riding 3at 0 MPH, the saddle pins on the motorcycle became inoperable, which caused the right side of the saddle bags to detach from the motorcycle. The dealer was contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,945.

Structure

ODI #11265817

Incident: September 21, 2019 · Filed: October 3, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR FOR THE SADDLE BAG PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 5, 2015. THE SPRINGS THAT SECURED THE BAG WERE BENT FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH CAUSED THE BAG TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. ADIRONDACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON (106 BELLEN RD, BROADALBIN, NY 12025, (518) 883-1128) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE WARRANTY DIVISION FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY PERFORMED, THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO USER ERROR. THE DEALER CITED THAT THERE WERE OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME FAILURE WITH OTHER DRIVERS. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO FILE A CLAIM WITH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. *TR*JB

Unknown or Other

ODI #11205994

Incident: April 15, 2019 · Filed: May 7, 2019

THE 1/4 TURN HARDWARE ON THE SADDLEBAGS COMES LOOSE CAUSING THE BAG TO DETACH FROM THE BIKE CAUSING MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN TO THOSE TRAVELING AROUND THIS BIKE. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MOST BIKES THIS YEAR, ETC.

Power Train

ODI #11128055

Incident: September 2, 2018 · Filed: September 7, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON (239 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, MEREDITH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03254, 603-279-4526) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT SHIFTER LEVERS WERE WORN AND THE SHIFTER SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONT SHIFTER LEVERS AND THE SHIFTER SHAFT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,083.

Power Train

ODI #10884055

Incident: July 2, 2016 · Filed: July 11, 2016

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY SHIFTER LEVER FELL OFF THE BIKE ,SO WHEN I GOT HOME I DISCOVERED THAT THE SHIFTER ROD WAS STRIPPED SO NOT ONLY DID I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROD BUT BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHIFTER LEVERS AS WELL.THIS BIKE ONLY HAS 6000,00 MILES ON IT . WHEN I WENT TO MY LOCAL HD DEALERSHIP FOR THE PARTS HE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING WITH THE 2014-2016 MODELS AND THAT THESE PARTS WERE FLYING OFF HIS SHELF , WELL THAT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE THIS IS AN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Service Brakes

ODI #10744583

Incident: March 10, 2015 · Filed: July 29, 2015

I NOTICED AT NIGHT WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, WHILE HOLDING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER, BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ACTUATED. BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON IF I SQUEEZED THE BRAKES HARDER, BUT THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE REQUIRED TO HOLD BIKE STILL WHILE STOPPED ON BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT ACTUATE BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD PARTICULARLY AT NIGHT WHEN I AM STOPPED AND OTHER DRIVERS HAVE NO INDICATION OF ME BEING STOPPED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10631645

Incident: August 24, 2014 · Filed: September 8, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V515000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 383.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

ODI #10631610

Incident: September 7, 2014 · Filed: September 8, 2014

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE: SADDLE BAG FELL OFF. SMALL "CLIPS" THAT HOLD THE HARD SADDLE BAGS ON STREET GLIDE PULL OUT EASILY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 2 OTHER BIKERS JUST WITHIN THE LAST YEAR THAT WE KNOW PERSONALLY/RIDE WITH. BECAUSE OF THEIR EXPERIENCE, WE CHECKED THEM CONSTANTLY. SEVERAL TIMES, FINDING ONE OF THE TWO HAD FALL OFF JUST FROM VIBRATION OF A RIDE. WE ARE DEVASTATED - FIRST NEW BIKE WE'VE EVERY PURCHASED. HAVEN'T EVEN MADE FIRST PAYMENT YET. *TR

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