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Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalls

Every recall we track for Harley-Davidson Motor Company — 44 in all, from 2009–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 19 are rated “stop using now”.

44recalls
24complaints & reports
3injuries reported
1deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

21 recalls since 2017.

2017: 1 recall — 1 use caution120172018: 3 recalls — 3 use caution320182019: 2 recalls — 2 use caution220192020: 0 recalls20202021: 1 recall — 1 use caution120212022: 3 recalls — 3 use caution320222023: 3 recalls — 3 use caution320232024: 3 recalls — 3 use caution320242025: 2 recalls — 2 use caution220252026 (to date): 3 recalls — 3 use caution32026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
201701001
201803003
201902002
202000000
202101001
202203003
202303003
202403003
202502002
2026 (to date)03003

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 20162
  • 20154
  • 20149
  • 20133
  • 20121
  • 20112
  • 20101
  • 20091

What to do if you have a recalled Harley-Davidson Motor Company product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalls

44 shown

What people reported about Harley-Davidson Motor Company

24 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAApr 21, 2026

    The contact owns a 2025 Harley-Davidson HERITAGE CLASSIC . The contact stated that while the husband was driving approximately 60 MPH around a left turn the motorcycle made contact with the guardrail causing the driver to loose control of the motorcycle …

    1 death · 1 injured
  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMar 30, 2026

    While riding the motorcycle, engine suddenly began making a loud clacking noise. Brought motorcycle in to Harley Davidson dealer and it was diagnosed that they cam chain tensior had become loose and was destroyed inside the engine causing small bits of metal …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJan 14, 2026

    Yes, a triangle on the bottom right side I was not aware of it. The dealership never told me that it needs to be serviced or looked at if that symbol popped up. I tried to get help but no one that Harley Davidson helped me on two separate occasions. The symbol…

    1 injured
  • Owner complaint · NHTSADec 26, 2025

    There is a known issue with he engines in these motorcycles where the bolt for the timing chain tensioner comes loose and causes excessive wear in the timing chain guid with causes the timing chain tensioner to come apart inside of the engine which will cause …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSASep 13, 2025

    This motorcycle is unstable at highway speeds. I believe the aerodynamics of the fairing and the front fender are to blame. It is not an issue when I ride the bike with a passenger, thus more total weight resolves the issue. I am 160 lbs. and when I ride solo …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 16, 2025

    Riding the motorcycle in rush hour traffic, it completely lost all power in the fast lane. We had a semi right behind us that almost ran us over. We had to get to the side of the road with no power. We had it towed to the nearest Harley Davidson dealer. The dr…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMay 19, 2025

    The contact owns a 2021 Harley-Davidson RH1250S. The contact stated that the motorcycle was ridden 17-miles to work. The contact stated that after completing the workday and riding back to the residence, there was an abnormal whizzing sound coming from the mot…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMar 17, 2025

    The contact owns a 2025 Harley-Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that after activating the turn signal, the turn signal was prematurely cancelled before making a partial or full turn. The contact stated that the failure had occurred with the left and right tur…

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall questions

How many recalls has Harley-Davidson Motor Company had?

44 recalls from Harley-Davidson Motor Company are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2009–2026.

What is the most recent Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (2025) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling, dated Apr 29, 2026. Every Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall is listed on this page, newest first.

What should I do if I have a recalled Harley-Davidson Motor Company product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

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