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

2 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

Minor1

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, FUEL LEAKED OUT ONTO THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, FUEL LEAKED OUT ONTO THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL DISCONNECT VALVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,100.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10886082 · 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: INSTALLED NEW FRONT TIRE , METZELER PART NUMBER 2549900 MODEL ME 888 MARATHON ULTRA , WITHIN LESS THAN 200 MILES WE FOUND THE TIRE HAS CUPPING AND CRATERS , BELIEVE TO BE CAUSING UNSTABLE RIDING AT…
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INSTALLED NEW FRONT TIRE , METZELER PART NUMBER 2549900 MODEL ME 888 MARATHON ULTRA , WITHIN LESS THAN 200 MILES WE FOUND THE TIRE HAS CUPPING AND CRATERS , BELIEVE TO BE CAUSING UNSTABLE RIDING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WE ORDERED A NEW ONE , AFTER MOUNTING ON WHEEL WE CAN SEE AND FEEL CUPPING AND CRATERS , WE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WERE TOLD TO FILL OUT THEIR WARRANTY FORM WE EXPLAINED THAT THIS TIRE WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON THE MOTORCYCLE ONLY ON THE RIM BUT THEY/HE DIRE/DEE WAS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING WITHOUT HAVING THE TIRE IN HIS POSSESSION ,WE FEEL THAT WOULD BE GIVING UP THE EVIDENCE OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT , BUY A THIRD TIRE AND RETURN THIS ONE IS ALL HE OFFERED THE DOT NUMBERS ARE 1ST OR OLDER ONE IS EC 1Y U499 DATE 3715 AND NEW ONE NEVER PUT ON MOTORCYCLE IS EC 1Y U499 DATE 4216 ALSO THESE TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11097307 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 2 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2016 and 2018, roughly 1 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.