2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
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 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-14 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx. while riding at 55 mph, the contact attempted to depress the front brake lever; however, the brake failed to respond. the contact stated that the rear brake pedal was depressed while still attempting to slow the motorcycle down with the front brake. the front brake suddenly activated, which caused t…”
2017-06-17 · Service Brakes · 17,500 mi“front brake becomes hard and cannot squeeze to stop. fluid has been changed in accordance with maintenance schedule every two years. this first occurred while operating on the highway during rush hour traffic. this model is equipped with abs. i believe there is a sticky valve in the abs control module. a standard braking system without abs would no…”
2016-07-28 · Service Brakes · 10,911 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx street glide. while merging to the right lane at 45 mph, the rear brakes failed to respond. the contact mentioned that the rear brake handle became difficult to depress and caused the motorcycle to skid. the contact fell off the motorcycle, resulting in a fractured left arm and laceration to the righ…”
2015-09-08 · Engine · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx motorcycle. when the motorcycle clutch was engaged to start the engine, the motorcycle failed to accelerate. the contact had to engage the start switches several times to engage acceleration. the contact also stated that the engine warning light illuminated while driving and the motorcycle decelerate…”
2015-08-21 · Tires:sidewall · 2,406 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson street glide flhx equipped with dunlop d408f tires, size: 130/70/b1863h (na). while the vehicle was being inspected at an independent mechanic, cracks in the sidewall of the front tire were discovered. the dealer confirmed that the front tire needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.