How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have?

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is wheels.

2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,060 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V283000 2016-05-10 8,060 affected

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while…

Consequence

If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.

Complaints by component

WHEELS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley davidson fxdl. The contact stated that he had a rear wheel bearing failure that almost caused a crash on the highway. The contact managed to merge to the shoulder of the road and the motorcycle was no longer drivable. The motorcycle was towed the dealer (simi…”

WHEELS · reported 2019-12-14

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.