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2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, describing incidents dated October 10, 2014 to July 18, 2017.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11006265 · Filed July 18, 2017
WHILE RIDING THE BIKE SHUTS DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. THE SHUT OFF LASTS A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE BIKE TURNS BACK ON. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASSIONS THE BIKE ALSO HAD A SURGE OF UNWANTED REVVING AND ACCELERATION AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS…
ODI #10894383 · Filed August 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V283000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…
ODI #10648793 · Filed October 20, 2014
I KNOW MY BIKE IS IN A RECALL, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT GETTING READY FOR IT TO TURN GREEN TO MAKE MY LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A THREE LANE ROAD AND ONCE MY LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY LEFT HAND TURN ON TO THE THREE LANE ROAD AND I WAS GOING FINE AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW, I WAS ON THE…

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Engine Vibrations may Damage the Ignition Switch

NHTSA #16V283000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported May 10, 2016 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 8,060 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0168 · Owners notified June 3, 2016 · Vehicles built January 6, 2014 – April 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.

Safety consequence

If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.

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.

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

NHTSA #14V413000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 3,361 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 29, 2014 · Vehicles built January 6, 2014 – June 19, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) to "ACC" (accessory only) position, which will shut the engine off.

Safety consequence

If the vibration causes the ignition switch to move to the accessory only position, the motorcycle would stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 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.

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

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11006265

Incident: July 18, 2017 · Filed: July 18, 2017

WHILE RIDING THE BIKE SHUTS DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. THE SHUT OFF LASTS A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE BIKE TURNS BACK ON. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASSIONS THE BIKE ALSO HAD A SURGE OF UNWANTED REVVING AND ACCELERATION AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BROKEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BY HARLEY. THE MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT WAS ROUGHLY 1 MONTH BEFORE THIS IGNITION FAILURE OCCURRED.

Electrical System

ODI #10894383

Incident: June 3, 2016 · Filed: August 9, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V283000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Steering; Suspension; Exterior Lighting

ODI #10648793

Crash

Incident: October 10, 2014 · Filed: October 20, 2014

I KNOW MY BIKE IS IN A RECALL, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT GETTING READY FOR IT TO TURN GREEN TO MAKE MY LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A THREE LANE ROAD AND ONCE MY LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY LEFT HAND TURN ON TO THE THREE LANE ROAD AND I WAS GOING FINE AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW, I WAS ON THE GROUND AND THE BIKE WAS LYING BEHIND ME ON ITS SIDE. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TURN. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY THEY SOLD ME THE BIKE WITH THE CURRENT RECALL ACTIVE. IF THE PROBLEM IS IN FACT WHY MY BIKE STOPPED RUNNING THEN I WANT TO KNOW MY COURSE OF ACTION. *TR

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