2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Clutch assembly (power train)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought a 2016 Harley Street Glide Special in Dec. of 2021. The 2nd time I rode it, I was driving to work on a busy highway and with no warning, I lost the throttle (it went into what appears to be c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Prior to riding, i always tighten the saddlebags, as another friend lost their saddle bag on the highway months prior (same model). When exiting the interstate, the right saddlebag fell to the highway”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2017 · Structure
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhxs model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhxs model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 5 | 17 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs
How do I know if my 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V471000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Harley-Davidson models
- Flhtcu276 complaints
- Flhx185 complaints
- Flhtk161 complaints
- Flhtc112 complaints
- Flhtcui108 complaints
- Harley Davidson105 complaints
- XG75088 complaints
- Flhr87 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.