Harley-Davidson problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 438 safety complaints with NHTSA about Harley-Davidson vehicles in our database, and Harley-Davidson has issued 45 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
438
Recalls
45
Models
134

Harley-Davidson models with the most complaints

All Harley-Davidson models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhx2008–20263313—
Harley-Davidson RA1250S2021–2023311—
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2010–20232911—
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2010–20262810—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg2009–2025277—
Harley-Davidson RA12502021–2023221—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2007–20192111—
Harley-Davidson RH1250S2021–2026163—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs2015–2023146—
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2014–2022139—
Harley-Davidson Flhxse2010–2025129—
Harley-Davidson Flhcs2018–2024112—
Harley-Davidson Fltru2010–2019104—
Harley-Davidson Fxlrst2022–202694—
Harley-Davidson Vrscf2009–201691—
Harley-Davidson Flhc2018–202683—
Harley-Davidson Flhr2008–202287—
Harley-Davidson Fxlrs2020–202683—
Harley-Davidson Flrt2015–202263—
Harley-Davidson Fltrk2020–202461—
Harley-Davidson Fxbbs2021–202460—
Harley-Davidson XL883N2016–202262—
Harley-Davidson Fltrt2023–202651—
Harley-Davidson Flde2018–202042—
Harley-Davidson Flhtc2008–201242—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse2024–202641—
Harley-Davidson Flfbs2018–202330—
Harley-Davidson Flhp2008–202537—
Harley-Davidson Flhrc2008–201433—
Harley-Davidson Flht2008–202233—
Harley-Davidson FLHX1032011–201431—
Harley-Davidson Fxbb2018–202632—
Harley-Davidson Fxfbs2018–201930—
Harley-Davidson Nightster (RH1250)202230—
Harley-Davidson XG7502015–201934—
Harley-Davidson FLD2012–201520—
Harley-Davidson FLHR103201320—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103201221—
Harley-Davidson Flhtkl2015–201925—
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse2014–202128—
Harley-Davidson Flsb2019–202120—
Harley-Davidson Fxdb2012–201520—
Harley-Davidson Fxstc200820—
Harley-Davidson RH975S2024–202520—
Harley-Davidson Vrscdx2008–201422—
Harley-Davidson XL1200C2005–201921—
Harley-Davidson Flfbs ANV201810—
Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV2018–202312—
Harley-Davidson FLHRC1032011–201211—
Harley-Davidson Flhri200610—
Harley-Davidson Flhr / Road King201710—
Harley-Davidson Flhrse201415—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui200610—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE8201310—
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2008–2018110—
Harley-Davidson Flhxl202611—
Harley-Davidson Flhxst2022–202311—
Harley-Davidson Flsl201910—
Harley-Davidson Flstfb201210—
Harley-Davidson Flstfbs2016–201712—
Harley-Davidson Flstn201710—
Harley-Davidson Fltr2008–200912—
Harley-Davidson Fltrkse202211—
Harley-Davidson Fltrkse ANV202310—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxp202510—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxse2012–202415—
Harley-Davidson FXD200710—
Harley-Davidson Fxdc200810—
Harley-Davidson Fxdf2010–201211—
Harley-Davidson Fxdl2014–201612—
Harley-Davidson Fxdls201610—
Harley-Davidson Fxdrs201910—
Harley-Davidson Fxdwg201210—
Harley-Davidson Fxfb201810—
Harley-Davidson Fxsb2013–201811—
Harley-Davidson Fxst202310—
Harley-Davidson Fxstsse200710—
Harley-Davidson RA1250SE202410—
Harley-Davidson Vrscaw2009–201011—
Harley-Davidson XG5002015–201914—
Harley-Davidson XG750A2017–201911—
Harley-Davidson XL1200CX2017–202011—
Harley-Davidson XL1200NS2019–202112—
Harley-Davidson XL1200R200610—
Harley-Davidson XL1200X2016–202212—
Harley-Davidson Dyna201201—
Harley-Davidson Flfb2025–202601—
Harley-Davidson FLH202101—
Harley-Davidson Flhlt202601—
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2008–201102—
Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4200801—
Harley-Davidson Flhrxs2017–202203—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcul2015–201904—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcul TC201501—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3200801—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE4200902—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5201002—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE6201102—
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7201201—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu TC2014–201503—
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse2020–202201—
Harley-Davidson Flhtk ANV2017–201901—
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse ANV2016–201901—
Harley-Davidson Flhtkshrine201402—
Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine2021–202201—
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2201102—
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3201201—
Harley-Davidson Flhxshrine201402—
Harley-Davidson Flhxu202501—
Harley-Davidson Flhxxx201101—
Harley-Davidson Flss2016–201702—
Harley-Davidson FLS Softail2014–201501—
Harley-Davidson Flstnse201402—
Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3200902—
Harley-Davidson FLTRU103201101—
Harley-Davidson Fltruse2011–201904—
Harley-Davidson FLTRX103201101—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxl202601—
Harley-Davidson Fltrxst202201—
Harley-Davidson Fxbr2025–202601—
Harley-Davidson Fxlr2018–201901—
Harley-Davidson Fxrst202203—
Harley-Davidson Fxsbse2013–201403—
Harley-Davidson Fxse2016–201702—
Harley-Davidson PAN America (RA1250)202101—
Harley-Davidson RH975202201—
Harley-Davidson Softail2011–201202—
Harley-Davidson Trike201401—
Harley-Davidson Vrscawa200801—
Harley-Davidson Vrscda200801—
Harley-Davidson Vrscdxa200801—
Harley-Davidson X350RA202301—
Harley-Davidson XL1200XS201901—
Harley-Davidson XL883L201901—

Recent Harley-Davidson recalls

  • Recall 26V270000Apr 28, 202688,039 vehicles

    Risk: When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V234000Apr 13, 202616,994 vehicles

    Risk: Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V075000Feb 9, 20269,401 vehicles

    Risk: An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V590000Sep 10, 20258,424 vehicles

    Risk: An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V375000Jun 6, 202582,117 vehicles

    Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V753000Oct 9, 202415,778 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of front brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V719000Sep 26, 202412,929 vehicles

    Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V672000Sep 16, 202446,923 vehicles

    Risk: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V836000Dec 8, 20231,464 vehicles

    Risk: A motorcycle that is difficult to control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V672000Oct 4, 20234,014 vehicles

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology