2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
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
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What owners report
2014-11-13 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 (na) harley davidson fxdf motorcycle. while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the motorcycle and it veered to the right. the contact also stated that the motorcycle wobbled. on another occasion, while driving 5 mph, the rear wheel failed to turn and seized. the motorcycle w…”
2012-02-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 19,000 mi“compensator is known to begin failing and making a horrendous grinding noise which prevents the engine from turning over. harley is fully aware of the issue and charges full price to upgrade to the more suitable screaming eagle compensator. this piece is designed to fail and make money for the company with no regard for safety in the ability to sta…”
2011-01-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,500 mi“i have owned a harley davidson v-rod since 2009 and ever since i received the motorcycle the fuel gauge constantly over and under estimates the fuel in the tank. the first time it was ever truly an issue was when i was driving on the interstate and after 50 miles the gauge said empty. i had just filled up and typically get 210 miles out of a tank…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.