2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
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 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.9.4): 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). new software update. note: the tech
Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.8.3): 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 version 26.8.3, release dat
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.7.3): 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 26.7.3. release date:• week
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-25 · M1727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1727: big twin inner primary seal changes. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of changes to the inner primary seal (part no. 12052). the seal part number was changed from (part no. 12052a, black in color) to (part no. 12052b, brown in color). a new inner prima
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-24 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.6.2): 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). version 26.6.2. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-03-31 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.5.2): 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). version 26.5.2 release date: week of
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 3,200 mi“loud noise coming from rear wheel after 30 minutes of riding. most noticeable at 25-35 mph. slightly more than normal rear brake caliper noise. applying rear brakes did not change symptoms. cornering and leaning there was an excessive vibration throughout bike. took in for service requesting rear wheel bearings replaced based on symptoms. rear …”
2019-10-03 · Power Train · 585 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson low rider s (fxdls). while at a stop light, the clutch did not engage, causing the vehicle to move forward. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to old glory harley-davidson (301-575-0575, located at 11800 laurel bowie rd, laurel, md 20708) where the engine and the clutch were…”
2019-06-10 · Service Brakes · 13,250 mi“harley late-model dyna motorcycles front brake master cylinder is prone to failure. the failure mode is that the piston in the master cylinder does not return to the fully extended position, causing the brake lever to contact the brake switch while riding, making the brake light remain illuminated during riding without the brake applied. (this fail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.