Harley-Davidson FXBB recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 to 2026 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 0; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V719000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2024-09-26 (September 26, 2024) · Model years: 2018, 2019
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Consequence: Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 13, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628.
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 ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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.
| Component | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11763910Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11449668Red stock tail lights melt and catch on fire from the heat of the tail light standard 1157 bulbs. Has happened numerous times on both tail lights. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11758645Bike and driver went through curve and crashed into an unoccupied empty house. There were no signs of braking. The accident happened at approximately 9:00pm. The bike is at the insurance lot. The insurance is supposed to be checking the bike and recreating the accident. Driver was a healthy 26 year old male. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11763910Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| 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 | None | 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 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 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 | 0 | 26V234000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 1 | None | ODI 11758645Bike and driver went through curve and crashed into an unoccupied empty house. There were no signs of braking. The accident happened at approximately 9:00pm. The bike is at the insurance lot. The insurance is supposed to be checking the bike and recreating the accident. Driver was a healthy 26 year old male. |
| 2026-09 | 1 | None | ODI 11763910Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle. |
| 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.
2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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 | Engine | Exterior Lighting | Service Brakes | Unknown Or Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 11763910Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle. |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1ODI 11763910Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle. | 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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.