14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Harley-Davidson Flhx, across model years 2008–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Flhx by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Harley-Davidson Flhx model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (5); the 2010 drew the most owner complaints (24).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Harley-Davidson Flhx model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | no data |
| 2009 | 3 | no data |
| 2010 | 3 | 24 |
| 2011 | 2 | 18 |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 |
| 2013 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Harley-Davidson recalls certain 2024-2026 FLHX motorcycles due to potential oil ejection when dipstick is removed while crankcase is pressurized, risking injury. Owners must have breather port inspected and repaired if blocked.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2024 FLTRXSE motorcycles due to a potential electrical short that could cause loss of power and increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Harley-Davidson recalls 2020-2022 Touring and Trike models with brake lights that may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Free software update or pressure switch fix available.
Harley-Davidson recalls 2018 FLHRXS motorcycles with potential clutch failure causing loss of control. Owners must contact customer service for free repair by November 5, 2018.
Harley-Davidson recalls 2011 VRSCDX motorcycles with ABS brakes due to brake fluid deposits that may cause valve sticking and reduce braking ability, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake system flushed with new fluid.
When the Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the Harley-Davidson Flhx; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Harley-Davidson Flhx, covering model years 2008–2026. The most recent was issued Apr 28, 2026 (Engine and Engine Cooling).
The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Power Train (5), Engine and Engine Cooling (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Harley-Davidson dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Harley-Davidson to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.