Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2026 FLHXLSE, FLTRXSTSE, FLHXSTSE, FLHXSE, FLHXL, FLTRXP, FLTRX, FLTRXL, and FLHX motorcycles. The engine control module (ECM) may communicate the incorrect gear position of neutral when the...
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Harley-Davidson Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 1,728 owner complaints and 75 recalls for Harley-Davidson vehicles from 1965 to 2026. The most complained-about model is the Flhtcu (276 complaints). 4 new complaints were filed in the last 30 days.
- Complaints
- 1,728
- Recalls
- 75
- Crashes
- 129
- Fires
- 21
- Injuries
- 152
- Deaths
- 17
Harley-Davidson models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flhtcu | 1994-2019 | 276 | 14 |
| Flhx | 2006-2026 | 129 | 17 |
| Flhtk | 2010-2023 | 161 | 12 |
| Flhr | 1995-2022 | 87 | 12 |
| Flhtc | 1989-2013 | 112 | 10 |
| Flhtp | 1994-2018 | 12 | 14 |
| Flhp | 1999-2025 | 29 | 12 |
| Flht | 1994-2022 | 67 | 9 |
| Flhtcutg | 2009-2025 | 87 | 8 |
| Flhxse | 2010-2026 | 20 | 11 |
| Fltrx | 2010-2026 | 18 | 11 |
| Flhxs | 2014-2022 | 41 | 9 |
| Flhtkse | 2014-2021 | 14 | 8 |
| Flhtcui | 1994-2007 | 92 | 4 |
| Flhtpi | 1994-2007 | 5 | 8 |
| Flhrc | 2007-2014 | 49 | 5 |
| Fltr | 1994-2009 | 0 | 7 |
| Softail | 1995-2012 | 0 | 7 |
| Dyna | 1996-2014 | 17 | 6 |
| Flhpi | 1999-2007 | 14 | 6 |
| Flhtci | 1994-2006 | 30 | 5 |
| Flstc | 1986-2013 | 29 | 5 |
| Fltrxs | 2015-2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Flhtkl | 2015-2019 | 10 | 5 |
| FL | 1965-2001 | 9 | 5 |
| Flhpei | 1999-2007 | 4 | 5 |
| Fxstc | 1986-2007 | 4 | 5 |
| Flhrse | 2013-2014 | 3 | 5 |
| Flhpe | 2007-2011 | 2 | 5 |
| Fltrxse | 2012-2024 | 1 | 5 |
| FX | 1988-1997 | 1 | 5 |
| FXD | 1986-2003 | 0 | 5 |
| Dyna Glide | 1999-2004 | 11 | 4 |
| Flstf | 1989-2007 | 6 | 4 |
| Flhtcul | 2015-2019 | 3 | 4 |
| Fxlrst | 2022-2026 | 1 | 4 |
| Fxst | 1989-2007 | 1 | 4 |
| Fltri | 1994-2003 | 0 | 4 |
| FLTRSE3 | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Fltru | 2010-2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Fltruse | 2011-2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Fxdl | 1999-2003 | 0 | 4 |
| Harley Davidson | 1982-1992 | 12 | 3 |
| Flhrci | 1999-2006 | 29 | 2 |
| Flhc | 2018-2026 | 8 | 3 |
| FLHTCUSE5 | 2010 | 8 | 3 |
| Flrt | 2016-2022 | 7 | 3 |
| FLHTCUSE4 | 2009 | 6 | 3 |
| Sportster | 1985-2005 | 4 | 3 |
| Flhrxs | 2017-2022 | 3 | 3 |
| FXR | 1986-1992 | 3 | 3 |
| Fltc | 1989-1998 | 2 | 3 |
| Fxsts | 1989-1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 1200 | 1988-2002 | 21 | 2 |
| Flhtcu TC | 2014-2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Flstn | 1986-2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxdwg | 1999-2003 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxdx | 1999-2003 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxlrs | 2020-2026 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxrst | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxsbse | 2013-2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Touring | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Flhcs | 2018-2024 | 14 | 2 |
| FLHTCUSE3 | 2008 | 11 | 2 |
| Flde | 2017-2020 | 10 | 2 |
| Flst | 1986-2007 | 6 | 2 |
| FLHRSE4 | 2008 | 4 | 2 |
| Fltrxstse | 2024-2026 | 4 | 2 |
| Dyna Wide-Glide | 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| Electra Glide | 1982-2004 | 42 | 0 |
| FXR Series | 1986-1991 | 2 | 2 |
| XL Series | 1987-1992 | 2 | 2 |
| Flhcs Anv | 2018-2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Flhxl | 2026 | 1 | 2 |
| Flsts | 1989-1999 | 1 | 2 |
| FLHTCUSE6 | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhtkshrine | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| FLHXSE2 | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhxshrine | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhxxx | 2010-2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Flss | 2016-2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Flstfbs | 2016-2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Flstnse | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Fltrsei | 1999-2000 | 0 | 2 |
| Fltrxl | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Fxse | 2016-2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Fxstb | 1999-2007 | 0 | 2 |
| XL | 1995-2005 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhri | 1997-2006 | 11 | 1 |
| Flstci | 2002-2005 | 9 | 1 |
| Flhs | 1994-2003 | 6 | 1 |
| Flhxi | 2006-2015 | 6 | 1 |
| FLH | 1995-2021 | 5 | 1 |
| Flhtcuse | 2006-2013 | 4 | 1 |
| Flhti | 2003-2006 | 4 | 1 |
| 883 | 1988-1996 | 3 | 1 |
| Flfb | 2018-2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Flhrs | 2003-2007 | 3 | 1 |
| FLHTCUSE7 | 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| FLHX103 | 2011-2014 | 3 | 1 |
| Fltrk | 2020-2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 1200 Custom Sportster | 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| Dyna Low Rider | 1995-2001 | 2 | 1 |
| Flhrsi | 2003-2006 | 2 | 1 |
| Fltrt | 2024-2026 | 2 | 1 |
| Fxbb | 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 |
| 1340 | 1991-1996 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhlt | 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| FLHRC103 | 2011-2012 | 1 | 1 |
| FLHRSEI2 | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhtc Ultra | 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| FLHTCSE2 | 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhxst | 2022-2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltrkse | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltrxp | 2025-2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Fxst Series | 1986-1988 | 1 | 1 |
| SXT125 | 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhr Shrine | 2009-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtc Shrine | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcse | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu Shrine | 2009-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu W/SC | 2009-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu-1 Shrine | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| FLHTCU4-Cvo | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcul TC | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcutgse | 2020-2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtk Anv | 2017-2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtk Shrine | 2021-2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtkse Anv | 2016-2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhxlse | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| FLHXSE3 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhxstse | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhxu | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Flstfi | 2002-2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Flstni | 2002-2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Flstsc | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| FLT | 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| FLT Series | 1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltc Ultra | 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltcu | 1994-1998 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltcui | 1994-1998 | 0 | 1 |
| FLTR3-Cvo | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| FLTRSEI2 | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FLTRU103 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| FLTRX103 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltrxst | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxbr | 2025-2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxdi | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxdli | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxdp | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxds Conv | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxds-Con | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxdxi | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxdxt | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| FXR2 | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| FXR3 | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxsb | 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxstd | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxstsse | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Road King | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Screamin' Eagle | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| V-Rod | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscaw | 2009-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscawa | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscda | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscdx | 2009-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscdxa | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscf | 2009-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1200 | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1200C | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1200R | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1200S | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL883 | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL883C | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL883HUG | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL883R | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XLH | 1987-1990 | 0 | 1 |
| FLD | 2012-2016 | 15 | 0 |
| FLHTCU103 | 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| FL Series | 1990-1999 | 14 | 0 |
| FLHTCUSE2 | 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| FLHRSE3 | 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| Fxrt | 1991-1992 | 4 | 0 |
| Flfbs | 2018-2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Flhtcuh | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| FLS | 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 883 Hugger | 1996-1998 | 2 | 0 |
| Fatboy | 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| FLH Series | 1981-1991 | 2 | 0 |
| FLHR103 | 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| Flhs Series | 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| FX Series | 1991-1993 | 2 | 0 |
| Asve | 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| Flfbs Anv | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| FLH Electra Glide | 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhr / Road King | 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhruse | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| FLHRX103 | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| FLHTCUSE8 | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Flst Softail | 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxbbs | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Ultra Classic | 1992 | 1 | 0 |
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Most complained-about Harley-Davidson vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 81 | 2 | F |
| 2 | 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 70 | 3 | F |
| 3 | 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 48 | 0 | F |
| 4 | 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 37 | 5 | F |
| 5 | 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 31 | 3 | F |
| 6 | 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 29 | 3 | F |
| 7 | 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 29 | 2 | F |
| 8 | 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui | 26 | 1 | F |
| 9 | 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 24 | 3 | F |
| 10 | 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 20 | 2 | F |
| 11 | 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 20 | 0 | F |
| 12 | 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 19 | 1 | F |
| 13 | 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 19 | 3 | F |
| 14 | 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 17 | 5 | F |
| 15 | 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 16 | 1 | D |
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