Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

6 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading1

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

other issues 1
A recent report: HARLEY DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE 2011 MOTORCYCLE EXCESSIVE HEAT BLOWING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WHILE RIDING OVER 55 MPH FOR 25 MINUTES AT A TIME OVER 2 HOUR PERIOD CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS, BLISTERS…
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HARLEY DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE 2011 MOTORCYCLE EXCESSIVE HEAT BLOWING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WHILE RIDING OVER 55 MPH FOR 25 MINUTES AT A TIME OVER 2 HOUR PERIOD CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS, BLISTERS, SCABBING AND SCARRING TO BACK OF RIGHT LEG. 356 TOTAL MILES ON MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED NEW. HD INSPECTION POST INJURY STATES THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATING PER SPECIFICATIONS TO MEET EPA STANDARD. NO ALTERATIONS AND UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10408742 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor4

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 4
A recent report: the recall remedy to flush the system does not address the concern that the ABS unit still has the potential for failure. Millions of ABS systems in cars do not have such issues that require a…
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the recall remedy to flush the system does not address the concern that the ABS unit still has the potential for failure. Millions of ABS systems in cars do not have such issues that require a hydraulic flush every 2 years. Failure is the ABS control module; it should not be due to moisture in a sealed hydraulic system. Failure of the ABS control module can cause complete loss of braking function or a complete lockup of the brake with resultant severe injury. A one-time system flush does not address the primary fault - replacement of the ABS module. I had front brake system completely fail within 1 minute following a harley dealer brake flush. As the motorcycle was on a hill, the front brake was to hold the bike from rolling backwards. It did roll backwards before I could rebalance an use rear brake. The motorcycle fell over - no injury of damage.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11657161 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor1

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1
A recent report: NOTICED INCREASING WOBBLE IN TURNS, HANDLE BARS SHAKE AT OCCASION, TOOK TO DEALER, HE TEST RODE AND SAID IT WAS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE SHOT, AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON 09-12…
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NOTICED INCREASING WOBBLE IN TURNS, HANDLE BARS SHAKE AT OCCASION, TOOK TO DEALER, HE TEST RODE AND SAID IT WAS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE SHOT, AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON 09-12 HARLEYS, HE SAID HARLEY HAS SINCE BEEN USING A DIFFERENT BEARING, AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE AN UPGRADED PRODUCT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10748553 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 6 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2025, roughly 0 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.