2016 Harley-Davidson Vrscf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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 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
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-14 · M1679 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1679: aftermarket exhaust header debris. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from debris inside new aftermarket exhaust headers. recent evaluati
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-09 · Exterior Lighting“i custom ordered a rear fender with led lights included to gr customs tel. (949) 395-8888. however, the turning lights are barely visible. contacted the company and sales person aaron rebutted that they has sold hundreds of those without a problem. i send pictures and videos. he says “they are clearly visible”. when motorcycle is running, rear tail…”
2023-12-15 · Service Brakes“the taillight continues to fail without warning (no warning lamps came on) causing unsafe conditions on the road which can result in a serious accident. the taillight fails and the brake light and turn signal lights would not work. i have replaced it several times and now harley davidson says this part is no longer manufactured. please note that th…”
2021-07-01 · Service Brakes · 13,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson vrscf v-rod motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding approximately 10 mph, the braking system experienced a failure while attempting to stop. the contact stated that when pressing the front brake lever, the lever was hard to press and the motorcycle did not stop or slow down causing the rider to use h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.