AI Damage2013 Harley-Davidson FLS: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 67% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
On two separate occasions my rear brake has locked up while I was riding. It caused the bike to bog down and stop. The bike was then unable to move. The rotor warped from the extreme heat and the brand new brake pads were non existent. I was able to maneuver the bike out of traffic but it took a lot of work to do it.
The rear brake system locked up and the whole system had to be replaced. One year later 2017 I was on my way home from sturgis and I was having issues with the fuel system and clutch. Brought it to a dealership in denver, co.
This is the second time in 2 months. Routine driving the first time. Tire punctured by small screw, this time by a copper shipping staple, just pulling out of my driveway.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FLS has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, tires. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS?
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 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS 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 2013 models
Read also
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.