10 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Harley-Davidson Flhxse, across model years 2010–2024. Every recall repair is free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Flhxse 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 Flhxse model years, the 2010 has the most recalls (3); the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Harley-Davidson Flhxse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | no data |
| 2012 | 0 | no data |
| 2013 | 0 | no data |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
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 2023 FLHXSE motorcycles that may become difficult to control at high speeds on rough roads or in wind gusts. Owners receive free software updates to fix the issue.
Harley-Davidson recalls 2023 FLHXSE motorcycles due to potential brake fluid leaks from improperly secured rear brake lines, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
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.
When the Harley-Davidson Flhxse recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the Harley-Davidson Flhxse; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Harley-Davidson Flhxse complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 10 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Harley-Davidson Flhxse, covering model years 2010–2024. The most recent was issued Sep 16, 2024 (Electrical System).
The 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Power Train (2), Electrical System (1).
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.