How many recalls does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail have?

The 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2011 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,964 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11V037000 2011-01-31 6,964 affected

Defect

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THE BODY CONTROL MODULES (BCM) INSTALLED ON THESE MOTORCYCLES (PART NUMBERS 69991-11 AND 69993-11) HAVE A CASE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED DURING PRODUCTION. AN IMPROPER SEAL…

Consequence

AN ENGINE STALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Tl - the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson soft tail deluxe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the headlights were flashing independently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-10-09

“Rear running lights randomly, repeatedly going out -- they've been replaced at least one per month. The bike is currently on its fourth new bulb. Others have noted that they're having the same issue. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-08-05

“Tl*the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson softail deluxe. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but it could have been…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-06-01

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 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.