2013 Harley-Davidson Fltrx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
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 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-22 · Service Brakes“i was driving my 2013 harley road glide custom fltrx as i was attempting to stop the front brake was impossible to operate i had to use just the rear brakes. i was able to squeeze it very hard and it functioned a little then the brake went all the way to the handle bar. i just barely avoided a collision. i then bled the brakes and checked the calip…”
2022-07-10 · Service Brakes“i could not pull my front brake and almost crashed. my front brake lever is so stiff you can’t pull it at all. i searched on the internet and seen they only recalled motorcycles till 2011 and there are so many people with the same problems with 2012 and up. this is a very serious situation especially when it comes to brake failure.…”
2020-07-19 · Service Brakes · 55,700 mi“while riding on a flat state road (md rt 124) i went to use the front brake by pulling in the brake lever and it suddenly went all the way to the throttle/hand grip. i thankfully still had rear brake and was able to slow down and stop. upon releasing the lever and pulling it again the brake pumped back up. however, once released the lever went righ…”
2014-10-16 · Service Brakes · 2,000 mi · 💥 crash“while traveling at an estimated thirty miles per hour, the front (anti-lock) braking system activated and locked, causing the motorcycle's front wheel to skid and cause a low side fall. *tr…”
2014-07-16 · Vehicle Speed Control“friend of mine sent this to me: i myself ride a hd 2013 roadglide classic: currently this is just info we know about and may be something you would like to look into: i was talking with a guy last night with a 13 ultra classic and he was telling me on his way to dc (ride to the wall) his bike started lurching, dropped to 1500 rpm and he …”
2014-05-08 · Exterior Lighting · 10,000 mi“while driving down the highway, my check engine and battery light came on. i noticed my voltage meter at 11 volts. i had the bike towed to the harley dealer and they replaced my voltage regulator. this was a big recall in 2012 and many owners of 2013 are reporting the same issue. i'm afraid once my warranty runs out, ill be liable for replacing it …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.