Harley-Davidson Flhx Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 185 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhx (2006–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

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What Harley-Davidson Flhx owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 30.

• Service brakes52
• Electrical system32
• Power train25
• Engine17
• Vehicle speed control17
• Unknown or other11
• Fuel/propulsion system10
• Wheels10

All Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Harley-Davidson Flhx, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 26V270000 Reported April 28, 2026 88,039 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at…

   Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026

2. Electrical system: wiring and alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

   NHTSA 24V672000 Reported September 16, 2024 46,923 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may…

   Model years: 2024

3. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 22V781000 Reported October 18, 2022 199,419 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail…

   Remedy: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner…

   Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

4. Clutch assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 18V734000 Reported October 18, 2018 177,636 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   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…

   Model years: 2017, 2018

5. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) and fluid (service brakes)

   NHTSA 18V076000 Reported January 29, 2018 174,636 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra…

   Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson…

   Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

6. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 17V333000 Reported May 22, 2017 45,589 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the…

   Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service…

   Model years: 2017

7. Clutch assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 16V471000 Reported June 27, 2016 27,232 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide…

   Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free…

   Model years: 2016

8. Equipment

   NHTSA 15V427000 Reported July 6, 2015 185,272 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and…

   Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson…

   Model years: 2014, 2015

9. Clutch assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 15V216000 Reported April 13, 2015 106,966 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS),…

   Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service…

   Model years: 2014, 2015

10. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 14V537000 Reported September 5, 2014 105,746 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide…

    Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at…

    Model years: 2014

11. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 14V319000 Reported June 12, 2014 66,421 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been…

    Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the…

    Model years: 2014

12. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 13V515000 Reported October 17, 2013 19,597 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an…

    Remedy: Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013.…

    Model years: 2014

13. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 11V506000 Reported October 19, 2011 250,757 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.

    Remedy: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

14. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V457000 Reported December 1, 2009 111,569 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11,…

    Model years: 2009, 2010

15. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 08V357000 Reported July 30, 2008 47,579 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Model years: 2008

16. Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

    NHTSA 05V427000 Reported September 22, 2005 2,393 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.

    Remedy: At the option of the owner, the dealer will (1) replace the inner fairing with a new inner that has the mirror mounting holes properly positioned; (2) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned. This method…

    Model years: 2006

Other Harley-Davidson models

• Flhtcu276 complaints
• Flhtk161 complaints
• Flhtc112 complaints
• Flhtcui108 complaints
• Harley Davidson105 complaints
• XG75088 complaints
• Flhr87 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.