2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr
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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Clutch assembly (power train)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have oil in my breather which is a result from engine sumping problems, I have had Harley Davidson to check recalls and there were none., the bike has 22853 miles on it. Also Harley Davidson checked”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King. The contact stated that upon start of the motorcycle there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle without warning. The contac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2022 · Power train
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr
How do I know if my 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 18V734000).
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.
Other Harley-Davidson models
- Flhtcu276 complaints
- Flhx185 complaints
- Flhtk161 complaints
- Flhtc112 complaints
- Flhtcui108 complaints
- Harley Davidson105 complaints
- XG75088 complaints
- Flhtcutg87 complaints
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.