Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Fxdb | 17 | 2 |
| 2008 Fxdb | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Tires5
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Suspension4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Power train3
- Wheels2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Structure2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the Fxdb.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 3,285 MY 2009 FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, AND FXDB MOTORCYCLES. THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WELD THAT MAY ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND ASSEMBLY TO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 349 MY 2009 FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 27389-04A, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE ULTRASONIC WELD ON THE ANTI-SLOSH VALVE.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.
CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
NHTSA recalls