2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
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 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-07-29 · Service Brakes · 71,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson fxstsse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the pressure switch for the braking system failed causing a brake fluid leak. the motorcycle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. roundhouse harley-davidson 495 municipal dr, duncansville, pa 16635, was contacted and informed of the …”
2010-10-21 · Electrical System · 7,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstsse motorcycle. the contact was driving 60 mph when the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was kept for two days yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufactu…”
2007-11-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) · 8,401 mi“my 2007 harley-davidson 110 cu in motor has a warped rear cylinder head, only 8,400 miles. *tr…”
2007-10-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 2,236 mi“excessive heat from motor making the motorcycle uncomfortable to ride oil temps reaching 260 degrees in oil tank that is under the seat resulting in legs and lower extremity discomfort. dealer has returned the bike two times and installed a harley davidson sert and new exhaust and the heat is still present. i am concerned the excessive heat may cau…”
2007-09-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,500 mi“the new 110 cubic inch screaming eagle harley davidson engine nomal riding conditions cylinder head gasket leaking oil down back of cylinder as well as front cylinder in for second repair for same issue, engine has knocking sound also. *tr…”
2007-09-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling“1. overheating 2. on going oil leak 3. noisy engine engine overheats, since purchase the engine has had an ongoing oil leak in the rear cylinder, gaskets have been replaced, rear cyclinder replaced and engine dye tested. to this date problem is still ongoing. engine has over abundance of noise, constant clicking. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.