Harley-Davidson: recalls by model and year
NHTSA lists 148 vehicle recall campaigns for Harley-Davidson. The register has 105 model lines of the make, model years 1965 to 2026. NHTSA has 2,075 complaints on file for these model lines. NHTSA also lists 26 child seat, tire or equipment campaigns for the make. The equipment pages show them.
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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Model lines
105 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.
| Model line | Model years | Campaigns | Complaints | Complaints for each model year | Component with the most mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLHTCU | 17 | 14 | 249 | 14.6 | Service Brakes |
| FLHX | 19 | 16 | 145 | 7.6 | Service Brakes |
| FLHTK | 13 | 12 | 121 | 9.3 | Service Brakes |
| FLHTCUI | 14 | 4 | 106 | 7.6 | Electrical System |
| FLHTC | 24 | 11 | 105 | 4.4 | Electrical System |
| Harley Davidson | 18 | 5 | 105 | 5.8 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| XG750 | 5 | 4 | 84 | 16.8 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| FLHR | 22 | 12 | 73 | 3.3 | Electrical System |
| Sportster | 17 | 6 | 65 | 3.8 | Visibility |
| FLHT | 20 | 9 | 63 | 3.2 | Electrical System |
| FLHTCUTG | 14 | 8 | 58 | 4.1 | Engine |
| Softail | 17 | 8 | 49 | 2.9 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHRC | 8 | 5 | 46 | 5.8 | Service Brakes |
| FLTRU | 9 | 4 | 45 | 5.0 | Steering |
| Electra Glide | 18 | 6 | 41 | 2.3 | Electrical System |
| FXDWG | 12 | 6 | 40 | 3.3 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| FLHXS | 8 | 9 | 38 | 4.8 | Power Train |
| FLTR | 10 | 7 | 37 | 3.7 | Service Brakes |
| FXDL | 12 | 10 | 32 | 2.7 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHTCI | 11 | 5 | 30 | 2.7 | Electrical System |
| FXDB | 8 | 4 | 29 | 3.6 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| FLTRX | 14 | 10 | 28 | 2.0 | Service Brakes |
| FLHP | 17 | 12 | 26 | 1.5 | Service Brakes |
| FLTRXS | 7 | 6 | 25 | 3.6 | Electrical System |
| FXD | 16 | 9 | 24 | 1.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Touring | 3 | 2 | 22 | 7.3 | Electrical System |
| 1200 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 2.3 | Visibility |
| FXDC | 6 | 5 | 18 | 3.0 | Electrical System |
| Dyna | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1.5 | Wheels |
| FLTRI | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1.3 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| XL883 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 1.7 | Electrical System |
| FLHPI | 9 | 6 | 14 | 1.6 | Electrical System |
| FXDWGI | 2 | 3 | 14 | 7.0 | Electrical System |
| FXST | 9 | 4 | 13 | 1.4 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| FLHTP | 16 | 14 | 12 | 0.8 | Service Brakes |
| FLHTKSE | 8 | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | Power Train |
| XG500 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 2.4 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| FL Series | 7 | 2 | 12 | 1.7 | Power Train |
| Dyna Glide | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | Wheels |
| FXDF | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1.6 | Service Brakes |
| FLHTCUSE3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11.0 | Power Train |
| FXSTC | 8 | 5 | 10 | 1.3 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHTPI | 12 | 8 | 9 | 0.8 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| FLHXSE | 12 | 10 | 9 | 0.8 | Electrical System |
| FL | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0.8 | Electrical System |
| FXDX | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2.3 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHTKL | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | Power Train |
| FLTRUSE | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1.3 | Steering |
| FLHTCUSE5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8.0 | Service Brakes |
| FLRT | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0.9 | Service Brakes |
| FXSTS | 9 | 4 | 7 | 0.8 | Wheels |
| XL | 8 | 4 | 7 | 0.9 | Visibility |
| XL1200L | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FX | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0.7 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLDE | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2.0 | Service Brakes |
| FLTRSE3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6.0 | Service Brakes |
| FLHTCUSE4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6.0 | Service Brakes |
| XL Series | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0.6 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| XL883R | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.7 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLH | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1.3 | Electrical System |
| FLHPEI | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0.5 | Suspension |
| FLT | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1.0 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| XL1200R | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| FLHRSE4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4.0 | Vehicle Speed Control |
| FXR | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0.4 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHTCUL | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0.6 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| XL883N | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 | Electrical System |
| FLHPE | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | Service Brakes |
| FLTC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0.2 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Super Glide | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.3 | Power Train |
| FLHRXS | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | Power Train |
| XL1200X | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0.3 | Electrical System |
| XL883L | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0.7 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Dyna Wide-Glide | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | Wheels |
| 1340 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0.1 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| FLHCS | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0.1 | Service Brakes |
| FLHRSE | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0.5 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| FLTRSEI | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| FLHXSE2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | Service Brakes |
| FLH1200 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| RH1250S | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FXLRS | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 1000 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FXLRST | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLH80 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FL1200 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| MT500 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XL1000 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FX1200 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XLCH1000 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XLH1000 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHCS ANV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHTCU TC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FXSBSE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| SX175 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XL1200NS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FXRST | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XL50 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 80 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHTCUSE6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHTKSHRINE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLHXSHRINE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| FLSTNSE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| SX250 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
This table compares the model lines of Harley-Davidson only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Newest recall campaigns
The newest 5 of 148.
26V270000Received . 88,039 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Report filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 0193. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 15 make, model and year entries.
26V234000Received . 16,994 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.
Report filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 0192. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.
26V075000Received . 9,401 units.
Steering / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 0191. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.
25V590000Received . 8,424 units.
Steering / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0190.
Report filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 0190. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.
25V375000Received . 82,117 units.
Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 0188. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 24 make, model and year entries.
The list shows the newest 5 of 148 campaigns.
Counts by year
Components in the complaints
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
| Component | Per 1,000 | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 138.6 | 350 |
| Service Brakes | 122.7 | 310 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111.6 | 282 |
| Power Train | 110.1 | 278 |
| Engine | 63.7 | 161 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54.2 | 137 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 47.9 | 121 |
| Suspension | 46.3 | 117 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41.6 | 105 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41.2 | 104 |
Equipment recalls
- Harley-Davidson: equipment recallsNHTSA recall campaigns for other equipment of the brand.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. Harley-Davidson: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/harley-davidson/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- Investigations that name the make
- 10
- Units in the campaigns
- 3,609,123
Manufacturers in the recall file: Harley-Davidson Motor Company; HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO..
The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which Harley-Davidson model line has the most recall campaigns?
- The FLHX: 16 campaigns for 19 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
- Which Harley-Davidson model line has the most complaints?
- The FLHTCU: 249 complaints for 17 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
- Which components do the complaints about Harley-Davidson vehicles name?
- Electrical System: 138.6 per 1,000 component mentions. Service Brakes: 122.7 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 111.6 per 1,000 component mentions.
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for Harley-Davidson?
- 3,609,123 units in 148 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.