2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx
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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Equipment
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,262 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There is a known failure of the ABS modules on the 2008-2011 model bikes. I believe my ABS module has failed. The front brake will not engage and the brake handle will not move. This happened shortly”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2018 · Service brakes
“I have a 2012 harley davison v-rod night special with ABS breaking system installed at the factory. This is not an aftermarket system. The front break leaver is hard as a rock. You can`t squeeze the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2017 · Service brakes
Compare Harley-Davidson Vrscdx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Vrscdx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 0 | 18 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx
How do I know if my 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx; 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 12V503000).
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.
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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.