AI Damage2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 100% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (100% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
ABS warning light comes on. The ABS system had a recall in 2018/19 to change fluid. It supposedly could create an issue if not done every 2 years. This light came on and part needs to be ordered. The service that was done did not even have 1000 miles on it if it even had 500.
Approximately 1,600 miles later, the brakes failed again. While riding approximately 70 mph, the rear brakes erroneously activated and the motorcycle suddenly decelerated. During the incident, the rider had not pressed the brake lever and was not attempting to stop.
Front brake is stuck in the open position. The abs module is bad according to the harley shop. This happened while I was riding on a highway all of a sudden I'm unable to pull the front brake lever.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhrc has 6 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (25%), warning lights, check engine (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2011 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.