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2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other FLHP years?

FLHP NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted8 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 8 complaints2010: 6 complaints2011: 4 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints
FLHP NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V427000OtherJuly 6, 2015 · 185,272 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Consequence

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO WARNING. HAD THE BRAKES LINES FLUSH AND NEW DOT 4 BRAKES FLUID PUT IN. AGAIN REAR BRAKES WENT OUT 2 MORE TIMES WITH NO WARNING AND FLUSH OUT. THERE ARE NO LEAKS ANY WHERE. THE RESERVOIR IS SHOWING FULL AT ALL TIMES I WILL BE RIDING AROUND TOWN AND INTERSTATE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 17, 2018

“RIGHT REAR AIR SHOCK IS LEAKING OIL OUT THE BOTTOM. OIL LEAKS AND SPRAYS AGAINST THE WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE ROTOR. THE OIL THAT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR GREATLY REDUCES BRAKING EFFICIENCY, AND COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CRASH. THE REPLACEMENT SHOCK IS ON BACKORDER DUE TO THIS BECOMING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 19, 2014

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP — common questions

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.