2011 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Service Brakes (1) · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
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 2025-11-18 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.0.2): 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). new software update version 26.0.2.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-28 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (revu): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision u. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev u] ad
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-25 · PAB1171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro street tuner. purpose: revision b. updated: summary. the app has returned to the apple app store. this bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the screamin' eagle pro street tune
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-06 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.9): 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). new software update version 25.8.9
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.7): 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). new software update version 25.6.4,
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (rev t): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision t. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev t] u
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-03-14 · Service Brakes · 11,500 mi“i have been having an issue with my brake light staying on, after talking to a certified harley mechanic, we came to the conclusion that the spur inside the brake lever had either worn down or had broken off. he said this was a very common problem in this year of bike and that the entire brake lever assembly would have to be disassembled to get to…”
2014-12-02 · Wheels · 35,000 mi“the rear wheel spoke came loose it has happened 3 times since i got the bike. the bike was very hard to control. i have had the bike serviced and have had to have the spokes tightened before. i check them ever time i wash (once a week)the bike. i'm not sure why there is not recall on this problem. i have to replace the rim now with a mag.. it is j…”
2014-05-29 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 10,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davison flstc. the contact stated that the turning signals failed to activate and that the speed odometer would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made…”
2014-03-13 · Wheels · 4,000 mi“i was traveling on the interstate at approx. 70 mph when my bike started wobbling, i slowed down because the wobble was so pronounced that i had a hard time holding the bike, the rear wheel felt like it was loose. i slowed the bike down and since we were almost at our destination, continued very carefully. when i stopped, the other bike rider ask…”
2012-02-16 · Wheels · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flstc motorcycle. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed a vibration in the rear wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the eight spokes in the rear whe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.