2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs
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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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is my second report on 2021 street glide special. Bike goes into limp mode whenever it wants to. This has happened at idle at a light, driving 25 MPH in town and running at 65 MPH on the freeway.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2025 · Vehicle speed control
“The bike randomly goes into limp mode. When codes are pulled they are always the same ECM and ABS codes. Took the bike to Harley Dealer they said they couldn't find anything wrong and couldn't duplica”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2023 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhxs model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhxs model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 5 | 17 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs
How do I know if my 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs; 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 22V781000).
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.