2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The front brakes on my fat bob do not work due to the abs module failing. The brake lever is near impossible to squeeze and does not provide any stopping power.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson fxdf. The contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the pipe was only mounted to the headers. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the bolts detached from the pipes near the mounting bracket. The vehicle was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson fxdf. The contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the pipe was only mounted to the headers. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the bolts detached from the pipes near the mounting bracket. The vehicle was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.