2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Seats:motorcycle (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Fxdc model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
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
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
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-04-04 · M1612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. purpose: revision. update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. this bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and milwaukee-eight ge
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,870 mi“recall #0613 repaired by red rock harley davidson nevada california dmv states i need a certificate . i sent them a letter from hd and the invoice of the recall correction . they will not issue me a new registration and i lost 6 months of driving time…”
2012-10-17 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson fxdc. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the contact stated that while he drove the head lights vibrated and the rivets were not holding the light in place properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they have not seen that problem before. the vehicle was …”
2012-07-05 · Service Brakes · 10,733 mi“the rear brake light switch / banjo bolt (pn: 72026-08) failed on my 2009 harley-davidson superglide custom (fxdc) causing the rear brake lights to stay on which ended up burning and melting the rear brake light lens covers. the switch also started leaking brake fluid out its end causing me to lose rear brake function. after looking on the interne…”
2010-06-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 1,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson ultra screaming eagle fl ht cuse5 motorcycle. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure yet the spark plugs were replaced at that time. the manufacturer advised the failure potentially was due to driver e…”
2009-07-15 · Seats:motorcycle · 150 mi“2009 harley davidson road glide cvo. seat is too short for the new extended frame. while riding motorcycle around 60mph, the front of the seat became disconnected causing a major safety issue as the seat is then able to slide. *tr…”
2009-05-13 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 4,500 mi“my new harley davidson superglide custom lost its kick stand with my wife on the back doing 55 down the road!this was very dangerous! *tr…”
2009-03-17 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand“harley davidson fxdc recall. received ltr on 20 dec 2008 about recall and went to dealer and placed name on list and as of this date dealer has not received parts yet. letter stated parts would start shipping 22 dec 2008. i think this is to long of time to wait for repair. hope you would look into problem. thanks *tr updated 04/21/09.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.