2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (1) · Structure:body:bumpers (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-13 · M1317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1317: new balancer bearing remover tool hd-48457-a. purpose: the purpose of this bulletin is to inform dealers of an update to the balancer shaft remover (part number: hd-48457). when using these tools to remove the counter balancer assembly, the balance shaft bearing can remain in
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-03-13 · Wheels:rim · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb. while parked, the contact removed a rear wheel to replace the tire and noticed that the shoulder of the hub was worn down around its center. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. …”
2010-04-09 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 6,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb motorcycle. the contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 mph, the running and brake lights failed. the contact made repairs to the vehicle and found the entire brake light assembly needed replacement. the manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. the contact st…”
2007-09-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 229 mi“after recently purchasing a new motor vehicle with only (8) miles the (cylinder head failed after 229 miles driven)......no parts are available still up to this present time. *tr…”
2007-09-02 · Power Train · 1 mi“new 2007 harley davidson fxstb with excessive heat. unbearable on warm days. also a loud rattle coming from the drive train. the high heat is not only damaging the motor it more importantly damages the rider and passenger. the fix offered by harley is to buy $1500 of upgrades. this is a problem that only a recall can fix, it is not up to the consum…”
2007-06-14 · Structure:body:bumpers · 390 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb. while traveling 65 mph, the contact struck a bump in the road and the suspension bottomed out. the bump caused the rear license plate and bracket to make contact with the rear tire. he was able to maintain control of the vehicle. the dealer put a larger bumper on the vehicle. the # of cylinders…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.