AI Damage2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 60% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 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.
There is current recall on this hd motorcycle. The safety recall is m140: safety recall 0171. The recall required hd to replace the brake fluid with platinum label dot4.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson vrscf. The contact took the vehicle to rahway harley-davidson ([address], rahway, nj) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The technician refused to perform the repair because the abs was defective.
07/26/2011 - 2011 h-d vrod muscle (vrscf) I was traveling on the interstate and got off at my exit. As I was downshifting the left foot peg assembly came lose and rotated down. I was only a half mile away from home using residential streets.
!0days after initial purchase the abs warning light came on while the motorcycle was running/ I have referred this to the dealer but so far they have not been able to ascertain why the abs system is not working.
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).
On average one model year of the Vrscf has 4 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, structure. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?
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 Vrscf 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
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.