2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other FLHR years?

FLHR 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 FLHR problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	50%	▼ down
Body & Structure	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR 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.

“WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP THROUGH NORTHERN ARIZONA AND UTAH IN EARLY OCTOBER 2015, THE LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE OFF THE BIKE AND WAS LOST. ATTACHED TO THE BROKEN MOUNT WAS MY LICENSE PLATE, THE ASSOCIATED FASTENERS, REFLECTOR AND POSSIBLY MORE UNKNOWN ITEMS. THE MOUNTING BRACKET FRACTURED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 5, 2015

“WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A TURN TO THE LEFT, THE FRONT TIRE LOCKED AND SLID, RELEASED AND LOCKED AGAIN THROWING ME TO THE GROUND IN TURN I WOUND UP WITH 4 BROKEN RIBS, A BROKEN RIGHT HAND , INJURY TO MY RIGHT LEG AND ROAD RASH. 5000 DOLLARS PLUS TO MY BIKE AND HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM NOT TO MENTION A…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 15, 2018 · crash

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR — common questions

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR 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 FLHR have recalls?

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

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other FLHR years?

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

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR — common questions

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR reliable?

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHR have recalls?

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