2018 Harley-Davidson Flde Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Shock absorber (suspension)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number…
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Shock absorber (suspension)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2018 Harley Softail was repaired .The rear shock adjuster bolt was broken 11/1/2018 at 1500 mile this was before the recalls.Then it was repaired again with the recall 2/6/24 it was broken again.My”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2025 · Suspension
“Faulty front brake light switch causes the brake light to remain on all the time. Comon failure and the part is on back order for two months. Issue has been confirmed by dealer.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2022 · Service brakes
Compare Harley-Davidson Flde model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flde model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flde | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flde | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flde | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde
How do I know if my 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V591000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.