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...
2018-2026 · 3 model years
Harley-Davidson Flfb Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flfb across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Flfb complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Flfb problems
Harley-Davidson Flfb recalls 1
Latest Flfb complaints
Speedometer fogs over with condensation, when left in the sun. It is impossible toread any of the digital functions when this occurs. Harley replaced the speedo two days ago and it did it again. Apparently harley is aware of the issue and has not corrected it. They simply replace it with another one th0at they know may also be defective. This is a severe safety hazard,that has happened to another bike I owned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 harley-davidson fat boy (flfb). While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the contact switched gears to downshift and brake. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact shattered his femur and injured his left knee. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact does not know if the vehicle was diagnosed; however, it was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 84.
Bought brand new harley davidson 2018 flfb had a bad fuel leak coming from vent tube took to dealer and they didn't know how to fux. They called harley they told them to put new fuel pump in and it worked for two weeks problem is now back and they say that a fuel leak is normal and they don't have a fix for it yet. Afraid to ride it I'm affraid that it's gonna catch on fire wile I'm riding they are aware of this problem but they are not doing anything about it
Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flfb
Which Harley-Davidson Flfb years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2018 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2018 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Harley-Davidson Flfb years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flfb years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flfb problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flfb have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Harley-Davidson Flfb model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data