2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (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
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
2015-05-11 · Power Train · 31,007 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson street glide (na).while traveling 55 mph, the motorcycle speed decreased to 15 mph and a light illuminated on the speedometer. the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 31,007.…”
2011-06-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 1 mi“serious over heating of engine when driving. hot enough to cause burns on right side of engine. at 5,000 mile service all fuel lines had to be replaced as they were melted from heat. i have complained to 2 different dealers about this and was told it was "normal". *tr…”
2011-03-06 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 7,100 mi“loud clank at startup in front of primary. compensator problem. spoken to multiple technicians who have said that the oem harley davidson compensators on the 09 96 cubic inch motors has had multiple issues. if this compensator fails while cruising it could be catastrophic and cause serious injury or death. there is a fix by going with the screa…”
2010-07-14 · Wheels · 6,100 mi“rear wheel bearing failed at 6,100 miles. *tr…”
2009-08-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,000 mi“during routine operation of new motorcycle, normal application of front brake results in brake fluid leak at junction of front brake master cylinder and front brake master cylinder cover. brake fluid erodes painted surfaces at junction of master cylinder and master cylinder cover, resulting in further degradation of seal. consequences include: (a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.