AI Damage2011 Harley-Davidson Flstse2: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstse2 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 40% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 20% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson screamin eagle softail (flstse2). The contact stated that the speedometer was inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to andrae's harley-davidson (2010 n lincoln ave, urbana, [ZIP], [phone]) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flstse2 softtail cvo. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the bike accelerated without warning causing the contact to drive through a red light at 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was air in the hydraulic line.
The saddle bags fly off the motorcycle when the bags are empty and speed is approximately 65 mph. This has happened four times since purchase.
While traveling on I-95 south of boston my left side saddlebag flew off while I was traveling approximately 65 mph. I did not impact any object and have never detached the saddlebag while the bike has been in my ownership (I am the original owner).
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstse2?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, equipment, service brakes. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstse2?
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 Flstse2 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.