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2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS recalls

Recall 16V-471: Power Train

Reported Jun 27, 2016 · 27,232 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: 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 (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System8
Vehicle Speed Control3
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
Power Train1
Tires1
Service Brakes1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Jun 23, 2023
Got caught in bad rain and both speedo and tach filled up with water. Bike completely shut down on highway doing 60mph (70 mph highway) and if I did not pull in on clutch, bike would have went down and I could have possibly lost my life. I believe a less experienced rider would have not been so fortunate. It is clear this is a manufacture defect as the seal on these gauges are minimal or undervalued for the part. I was given no advance warning this was going to fail and I do not try to ride in rain or any type of weather. This bike has been garaged all of its life and only the second time it…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 5, 2023
During a ride my speedometer/tachometer failed due to water intrusion. From what I have seen this is a very common issue. When this happened it caused me to loose my ABS, loss all other gauges. This was a huge saefty concern as I could not monitor anything and could have been potentially dangerous or deadly! This is a huge safety concern that I feel like harley is brushing under the rug! They need to offer some sort of support or repair for this before it claims someones life not mention the passengers life. Very serious issue that they are willing to do nothing about.
Electrical System · at 9,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2020
While driving home stop for gas. Started motorcycle back up speedometer, RPM gauge, voltage regulator gauge and gas gauge and neutral light indicator all went off. Blinker indicators we're not working as of the cruise control also. Was read in a forum that this is a regular problem with this certain bike and I should come here to make a complaint to get a recall on this bike. Had to ride bike two and a half hours with no instrument panel ,no MPH gauge, RPM amount of gas in motorcycle or if my blinkers working properly.
Electrical System · at 8,237 miles · reported May 12, 2019
My speedometer gauge (All gauges) has gotten wet from rain and all of my instrumentation has quit working. I have no warning lights, no speedometer, fuel, battery, nothing. This is a safety issue as I have no idea what speed I AM travelling at or if there is an immediate problem with my motorcycle's ABS, engine, etc.
Electrical System · at 25 miles · reported Apr 10, 2019
I was riding home from work and got stuck in a rain storm and my tach speedo and fuel and amp gauges all quit working I have checked fuses and are all good I talked to the harley dealer and they sad it needs a new speedo and tachometer cluster they say when it gets wet it will short out. So I feel that is a major safety hazard and there should b a recall on them. My bike only has little over 4000 miles on it and they won't cover it under warranty I feel it's unsafe to drive without any of the gauges working and I have read that a lot of people are having this same issue and feel it should b a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS: 16V-471 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (8 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,400 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.