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Harley-Davidson

The complete NHTSA record for Harley-Davidson vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.

Most Harley-Davidson recalls are filed by Harley-Davidson.

Owner complaints in the last five years255706 on file in all, across 99 models
Recall campaigns4023 in five years
Severity index10.9Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations1693 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about Harley-Davidson vehicles peaked at 101 in 2019

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2015 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

0306090120201520162017201820191012020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Engine and cooling draws the most owner complaints about Harley-Davidson vehicles, 15% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Engine and cooling
146
Powertrain
144
Electrical system
142
Fuel system
118
Brakes
102
Speed control
58
Suspension
28
Lighting
25
Steering
24
Wheels
23
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models

The XG750 has the most complaints of any Harley-Davidson model

Every Harley-Davidson model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.

Harley-Davidson models
ModelModel yearsComplaintsSeverity indexRecallsInvestigations
XG7502015 to 20208811.471
Flhtcutg2015 to 20254520.090
Flhtk2015 to 2024424.8110
Fltrxs2015 to 2023427.190
Flhx2015 to 20263420.6130
Flhxs2015 to 20233414.790
RA1250S2021 to 2026300.010
Fltrx2015 to 20262910.3130
RA12502021 to 2024224.510
Flhxse2015 to 20261811.1100
RH1250S2021 to 2026166.3120
Flhcs2018 to 2024140.0130
Flhtcu2015 to 2019140.090
XG5002015 to 20201428.671
Flrt2015 to 20251323.180
Flhr2015 to 2022137.770
Fltru2016 to 2019120.060
Flhtkl2015 to 2019100.080
Flde2017 to 20201010.040
Flhtkse2015 to 2021911.1100
Fxlrst2022 to 2026911.1100
Fxfbs2018 to 2024911.100
Fxlrs2020 to 2026812.5110
Flhc2017 to 2026812.5100
XL883N2015 to 2022728.650
Trike2015 to 201870.000
Fltrk2020 to 202460.030
Fxbbs2021 to 202460.000
XG750A2017 to 2020540.030
Fltrt2023 to 202650.010
FLD2015 to 201650.000
Vrscf2015 to 201750.000
Fltruse2015 to 201940.050
Fltrxstse2023 to 2026425.010
Flstc2015 to 201740.000
Fxdb2015 to 201840.000
Fxdls2016 to 2017425.000
Fxsb2015 to 2018425.000
XL1200T2015 to 202040.000
Flhp2015 to 202530.070
Flhrxs2017 to 202530.060
Flhtcul2015 to 201930.060
Flhtp2015 to 202530.060
Fxbb2017 to 2026366.740
Flht2019 to 202230.030
Flfb2018 to 2026333.320
Flss2016 to 2017333.320
Flfbs2018 to 202430.000
Nightster (RH1250)202230.000
Vrscdx2015 to 201730.000
Fltrxse2018 to 202520.060
XL1200X2015 to 202220.050
Flstfbs2016 to 201720.020
Fxlr2017 to 202020.020
XL1200CX2016 to 2021250.020
Flsb2018 to 202420.000
RH975S2023 to 2026250.000
Flhcs ANV2018 to 202310.040
XL1200NS2018 to 202110.040
Fxdl2015 to 201710.020
Show all 99 models
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns listing a Harley-Davidson product

  • 26V-270 Apr 28, 2026
    Airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase
    Engine and cooling · 88k vehicles
  • 26V-234 Apr 13, 2026
    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
    Brakes · 17k vehicles
  • 26V-075 Feb 9, 2026
    Upper triple clamp may fracture
    Steering · 9,401 vehicles
  • 25V-590 Sep 10, 2025
    Upper triple clamp may fracture
    Steering · 8,424 vehicles
  • 25E-041 Jun 12, 2025
    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…
    Suspension · 776 vehicles
  • 25V-375 Jun 6, 2025
    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…
    Suspension · 82k vehicles
  • 25E-023 Apr 8, 2025
    These accessories may obstruct the visibility of the front and side reflectors
    Lighting · 222 vehicles
  • 24V-753 Oct 9, 2024
    Front brake lines may contact the fuel tank and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function
    Brakes · 16k vehicles
  • 24V-719 Sep 26, 2024
    Front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs)
    Equipment · 13k vehicles
  • 24V-672 Sep 16, 2024
    Voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit
    Electrical system · 47k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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