NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhx, describing incidents dated July 20, 2015 to July 14, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10884929 · Filed
THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR COVERS ON BOTH THE CLUTCH LEVER AND FRONT BRAKE LEVER LEAK BRAKE FLUID AND ARE IN CONSTANT NEED OF MONITORING IN THE CASE OF LOW LEVELS OF BRAKE FUILD OR FLUID CONTAMINATION POSSIBLE RESULTING IN CLUTCH OR BRAKE FAILURE.
ODI #10786656 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO AN OPEN LOT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SKULL, ANKLE, LEFT LEG, AND RIGHT FOOT INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS…
ODI #10735317 · Filed
BOUGHT NEW 2015 HARLEY STREET GLIDE . LEFT FOR WORK APPROXIMATELY 15 MILE FROM HOME . WHEN I GOT THERE MY RIGHT SIDE HARD CASE SADDLE BAG WAS GONE. DISENGAGED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HOME AND WORK. LOOKED FOR HOURS COULD NOT FIND. *TR
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.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhx model years
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