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Harley-Davidson Fltrxse Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltrxse (2012–2024). The most-complained-about year is 2012.

5
safety recalls, all years
6
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls
2012
year with most complaints

Pick your Harley-Davidson Fltrxse model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse11
2023 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse10
2022 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse10
2021 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse10
2020 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse10
2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse11
2013 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse02
2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse12

What Harley-Davidson Fltrxse owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 2012 model year has the most, with 2.

All Harley-Davidson Fltrxse recalls (5)

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

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

    NHTSA 24V672000 Reported 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

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 23V672000 Reported 4,014 vehicles potentially affected Harley-Davidson Motor Company

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE motorcycles. The rear brake line may not be secured properly, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number…

    Model years: 2023

  3. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V781000 Reported 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 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: 2018

  5. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 11V506000 Reported 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: 2012

Other Harley-Davidson models

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.