Reliability & cost of ownership
Harley-Davidson Fxsb Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Harley-Davidson Fxsb? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Harley-Davidson Fxsb problems by model year
1 recall entry and 7 owner complaints on file across 4 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fxsb | 0 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2017 Fxsb | 0 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2016 Fxsb | 0 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2013 Fxsb | 1 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Harley-Davidson Fxsb, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- tires1 complaint
- wheels1 complaint
- fuel/propulsion system1 complaint
- engine1 complaint
- service brakes1 complaint
- vehicle speed control1 complaint
- power train1 complaint
- electrical system1 complaint