Harley-Davidson FXLRST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2026 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Electrical and battery issues
3
33.3%
Engine operation
2
22.2%
Braking behavior
2
22.2%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Electrical System
3
Engine
3
Service Brakes
3
Suspension
3
Power Train
2
Wheels
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
Category
Count
Electrical System
3
Engine
3
Service Brakes
3
Suspension
3
Power Train
2
Wheels
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Electrical System: 3; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Suspension: 3; Power Train: 2; Wheels: 2; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
2023
1
2024
2
2025
4
2026
2
Complaints over time data
Category
Count
2023
1
2024
2
2025
4
2026
2
2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
On August 12, 2026, at 5,826 miles, my 2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST M8 117 suffered catastrophic engine failure while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. I lost motive power and had to reach the shoulder, creating a serious crash hazard. About five miles into the ride, severe metallic clanging/pinging began. The engine shut down, locked completely and would not restart. No oil-pressure or other warning light illuminated. No engine/oil DTC was stored; only a battery fault was found. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento performed the 1,000-mile service at…
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
New under warranty, 5,924 miles. Front end shudders and bounces when applying front brakes. Dealer service center said front brake rotors are warped and out of spec. No accident ‘YET’ but Harley Davidson is refusing to fix the brake problem under warranty (bike is 8 months old), stating brake rotors are a ‘wear’ item, although the Replacement rotors WOULD have a 1 year ‘warranty’. WTH ??? Brake rotors do not ‘wear out’ beyond OEM specs in 8 months and < 6,000 miles. Dealer claims ‘incorrect break in’ caused problem. My 2015 motorcycle bought fr…
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
9 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
0.0%Usable mileage0 / 9 records
100.0%Valid incident date9 / 9 records
100.0%Valid filing date9 / 9 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates9 / 9 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.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Electrical System
125.0%ODI 11563434
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
An TSB was issued M1681, was sent to dealers on 09JUN25 and suppose to start sending out to owners on 16JUN25. Statea that certain Softail models were overfilled at factory and can cause exhaust smoke. This incident happened to me on 12JUN25, while riding my motorcycle, white smoke engulfed my bike, oil was atomizing and coming out of the breather tubes and went all over bike and tires and myself while riding at 65MPH. Smoke was so thick, I could not see cars behind me and oil caused some redneas on my legs as it went on my pants and all over b…
New under warranty, 5,924 miles. Front end shudders and bounces when applying front brakes. Dealer service center said front brake rotors are warped and out of spec. No accident ‘YET’ but Harley Davidson is refusing to fix the brake problem under warranty (bike is 8 months old), stating brake rotors are a ‘wear’ item, although the Replacement rotors WOULD have a 1 year ‘warranty’. WTH ??? Brake rotors do not ‘wear out’ beyond OEM specs in 8 months and < 6,000 miles. Dealer claims ‘incorrect break in’ caused problem. My 2015 motorcycle bought fr…
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
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
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
An TSB was issued M1681, was sent to dealers on 09JUN25 and suppose to start sending out to owners on 16JUN25. Statea that certain Softail models were overfilled at factory and can cause exhaust smoke. This incident happened to me on 12JUN25, while riding my motorcycle, white smoke engulfed my bike, oil was atomizing and coming out of the breather tubes and went all over bike and tires and myself while riding at 65MPH. Smoke was so thick, I could not see cars behind me and oil caused some redneas on my legs as it went on my pants and all over b…
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
On August 12, 2026, at 5,826 miles, my 2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST M8 117 suffered catastrophic engine failure while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. I lost motive power and had to reach the shoulder, creating a serious crash hazard. About five miles into the ride, severe metallic clanging/pinging began. The engine shut down, locked completely and would not restart. No oil-pressure or other warning light illuminated. No engine/oil DTC was stored; only a battery fault was found. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento performed the 1,000-mile service at…
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.
2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2022
0
2
2
2023
0
1
2
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2022
4
0
0
2023
2
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
Service Brakes
Suspension
Power Train
Wheels
Unknown Or Other
Electrical System
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2ODI 11563434
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have assured me it’s fine.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
UNKNOWN 35+ MPH noticeable bounce in front end also 70+ left then front end sometimes begins to wobble and becomes unstable. Dealer 1 checked and found wheels not balanced properly front the factory. Both front and rear wheel had three weights added for balance. Advised bunch is still present and is “normal”. Issue persists. Dealer 2 inspected. Found no issue with wheel or tire with measurements. Only issue observed was tire over inflated to 41 PSI by Dealer 1. Departed to 36 PSI and tech took in 21 mile test ride. Unable to replicate bu…
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.
3 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
2 mentions · 22.2% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ODI 11757838
On August 12, 2026, at 5,826 miles, my 2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST M8 117 suffered catastrophic engine failure while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. I lost motive power and had to reach the shoulder, creating a serious crash hazard. About five miles into the ride, severe metallic clanging/pinging began. The engine shut down, locked completely and would not restart. No oil-pressure or other warning light illuminated. No engine/oil DTC was stored; only a battery fault was found. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento performed the 1,000-mile service at…
Coming to a stop I heard a clunking noise from the rear. Took it in to dealership and a replacement of rear wheel bearing was replaced. Driving on the freeway I pressed the deceleration button on the cruise control and the engine shut off but no loss of power to electrical. During take off and slowing I heard a clicking noise returned to dealer and they found the rear wheel to be out of spec.
Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b
Brake response concerns
1 mentions · 11.1% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ODI 11696508
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down. Damage was limited, broke clutch lever, scratxhed fairing on left side as well as left foot peg mount. Had rear frame slider pegs and saved bike from damage. An ABS Code generated as well as a BCM code and tilt code. I have been having issues with the…
On August 12, 2026, at 5,826 miles, my 2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST M8 117 suffered catastrophic engine failure while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. I lost motive power and had to reach the shoulder, creating a serious crash hazard. About five miles into the ride, severe metallic clanging/pinging began. The engine shut down, locked completely and would not restart. No oil-pressure or other warning light illuminated. No engine/oil DTC was stored; only a battery fault was found. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento performed the 1,000-mile service at…