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Harley-Davidson FLHC recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

8 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

450 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2018 to 2026 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 5 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2018

2019

2020

2021

2025

2026

2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1

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Year-by-year records

Harley-Davidson FLHC model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2018	3	2	Not available
2019	0	2	0
2020	0	2	0
2021	1	2	0
2025	2	1	Not available
2026	2	1	0

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

23V591000 · Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Reported: 2023-08-22 (August 22, 2023) · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Consequence: A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

25V375000 · Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Reported: 2025-06-06 (June 6, 2025) · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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: A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

26V234000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2026-04-13 (April 13, 2026) · Model years: 2025, 2026

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: Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

62.5%Usable mileage5 / 8 records

100.0%Valid incident date8 / 8 records

100.0%Valid filing date8 / 8 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 8 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2018	2019	2020	2021	2025	2026
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11728900 I rode the bike to the end of driveway, turned around rode it back to the garage and the engine backfired and smoke started pouring out the exhaust and oil started pouring out the air breather, this bike had one mile on the odometer, it was the first time I drove the bike. The bike is at the dealership. If it would have happened on the road while driving it I could’ve lost control and wrecked from loss of traction from the oil Not that I’m aware of concerning the reproducing the problem, The dealership has the bike now and inspecting it, There… Look up ODI 11728900 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump	133.3% ODI 11477147 · 7,300 mi The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC Heritage Classic. The contact stated while riding approximately 75 miles at 3500rpm at approximately 3,500 RPM, there was an oil pump defect in the sump. There also was unusual metal-on-metal sound. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto exhaust. The oil warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a loss of power while riding at a lower speed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that after removing the the pump, there w… Look up ODI 11477147 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	133.3% ODI 11752016 While idle fuel pushes out of overflow tube. The tank is usually not even half full when this happens. This has been a known issue with the manufacturer but haven't sent a recall out for it. They said they know that the pressure regulator was installed incorrectly from the factory. Look up ODI 11752016 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11427035 · 2,800 mi The contact owns a 2021 Harley Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact inspected the motorcycle and saw that the rear brake rotor disc was warped. The dealer was made aware of the failure and suggested to the contact to not ride the motorcycle until it was repaired. The motorcycle was not repaired and was awaiting the brake replacement parts to arrive at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure … Look up ODI 11427035 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11737530 · 450 mi 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 which then drove up an embankment before crashing into a tree. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle. The husband was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police was called to the scene and indicated no skid marks were present from the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and … Look up ODI 11737530 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11759197 · 114 mi The contact owns a 2026 Harley-Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked with the kickstand extended, the kickstand failed, causing the motorcycle to fall over shortly after being purchased brand new. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but could not be diagnosed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114. Look up ODI 11759197 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	10 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump	Too few reports for a range	7,300 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11477147 · 7,300 mi The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC Heritage Classic. The contact stated while riding approximately 75 miles at 3500rpm at approximately 3,500 RPM, there was an oil pump defect in the sump. There also was unusual metal-on-metal sound. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto exhaust. The oil warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a loss of power while riding at a lower speed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that after removing the the pump, there w… Look up ODI 11477147 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal	Too few reports for a range	10 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	2,800 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11427035 · 2,800 mi The contact owns a 2021 Harley Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact inspected the motorcycle and saw that the rear brake rotor disc was warped. The dealer was made aware of the failure and suggested to the contact to not ride the motorcycle until it was repaired. The motorcycle was not repaired and was awaiting the brake replacement parts to arrive at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure … Look up ODI 11427035 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Too few reports for a range	450 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11737530 · 450 mi 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 which then drove up an embankment before crashing into a tree. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle. The husband was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police was called to the scene and indicated no skid marks were present from the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and … Look up ODI 11737530 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand	Too few reports for a range	114 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11759197 · 114 mi The contact owns a 2026 Harley-Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked with the kickstand extended, the kickstand failed, causing the motorcycle to fall over shortly after being purchased brand new. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but could not be diagnosed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114. Look up ODI 11759197 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	25V375000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	1	None	ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	1	26V234000	ODI 11728900 I rode the bike to the end of driveway, turned around rode it back to the garage and the engine backfired and smoke started pouring out the exhaust and oil started pouring out the air breather, this bike had one mile on the odometer, it was the first time I drove the bike. The bike is at the dealership. If it would have happened on the road while driving it I could’ve lost control and wrecked from loss of traction from the oil Not that I’m aware of concerning the reproducing the problem, The dealership has the bike now and inspecting it, There… Look up ODI 11728900 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11737530 · 450 mi 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 which then drove up an embankment before crashing into a tree. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle. The husband was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police was called to the scene and indicated no skid marks were present from the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and … Look up ODI 11737530 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	1	None	ODI 11752016 While idle fuel pushes out of overflow tube. The tank is usually not even half full when this happens. This has been a known issue with the manufacturer but haven't sent a recall out for it. They said they know that the pressure regulator was installed incorrectly from the factory. Look up ODI 11752016 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	1	None	ODI 11759197 · 114 mi The contact owns a 2026 Harley-Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked with the kickstand extended, the kickstand failed, causing the motorcycle to fall over shortly after being purchased brand new. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but could not be diagnosed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114. Look up ODI 11759197 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2020: 0 complaints · 2021: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2020	0	0	0
2021	1	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2020	0	0	0
2021	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Electrical System	Engine	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump	Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal	Fuel/Propulsion System	Service Brakes	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
Electrical System	—	0	0	1 ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Engine	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal	1 ODI 11687925 · 10 mi 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 turn signals. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no fix was available. The failure mileage was 10. Look up ODI 11687925 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 25.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,300 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11477147 · 7,300 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC Heritage Classic. The contact stated while riding approximately 75 miles at 3500rpm at approximately 3,500 RPM, there was an oil pump defect in the sump. There also was unusual metal-on-metal sound. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto exhaust. The oil warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a loss of power while riding at a lower speed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that after removing the the pump, there w…

Look up ODI 11477147 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11728900

I rode the bike to the end of driveway, turned around rode it back to the garage and the engine backfired and smoke started pouring out the exhaust and oil started pouring out the air breather, this bike had one mile on the odometer, it was the first time I drove the bike. The bike is at the dealership. If it would have happened on the road while driving it I could’ve lost control and wrecked from loss of traction from the oil Not that I’m aware of concerning the reproducing the problem, The dealership has the bike now and inspecting it, There…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 12.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,300 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11477147 · 7,300 mi

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b