NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1967–2026
Data refreshed
Our database holds 3,340 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Harley-Davidson vehicles. Our database also holds 188 safety recall campaigns and 13 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Harley-Davidson model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flhtcu | 1994–2019 | 276 | 14 |
| Flhx | 2006–2026 | 183 | 16 |
| Flhtk | 2009–2023 | 161 | 12 |
| Flhtc | 1983–2013 | 112 | 11 |
| Flhtcui | 1994–2006 | 108 | 4 |
| Harley Davidson | 1982–2003 | 105 | 5 |
| XG750 | 2015–2019 | 88 | 4 |
| Flhr | 1995–2022 | 87 | 12 |
| Flhtcutg | 2009–2024 | 86 | 8 |
| Flstc | 1986–2016 | 73 | 5 |
| Flht | 1994–2022 | 67 | 9 |
| Sportster | 1971–2008 | 65 | 7 |
| Fltrx | 2010–2026 | 57 | 10 |
| Fltru | 2009–2019 | 56 | 4 |
| Flhxs | 2014–2022 | 51 | 9 |
| Flhrc | 2007–2014 | 49 | 5 |
| Softail | 1995–2012 | 49 | 9 |
| Vrscdx | 2007–2016 | 49 | 2 |
| Fltrxs | 2015–2023 | 42 | 6 |
| Fxdwg | 1999–2013 | 42 | 6 |
| Electra Glide | 1967–2004 | 41 | 6 |
| Fltr | 1994–2009 | 39 | 7 |
| Flstf | 1989–2011 | 35 | 4 |
| Ultra Classic | 1999–2002 | 35 | 0 |
| Vrscf | 2009–2016 | 34 | 1 |
| Fxdl | 1999–2016 | 33 | 11 |
| Road King | 2001–2004 | 33 | 1 |
| Vrsca | 2002–2007 | 33 | 1 |
| Fxdb | 2007–2016 | 32 | 4 |
| Flhtci | 1994–2006 | 30 | 5 |
| Flhp | 1999–2025 | 29 | 12 |
| Flhrci | 1999–2006 | 29 | 2 |
| XL1200C | 2000–2019 | 28 | 3 |
| RA1250S | 2021–2023 | 26 | 1 |
| Fxd | 1986–2010 | 25 | 10 |
| Soft Tail | 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| Touring | 2004–2017 | 23 | 3 |
| RA1250 | 2021–2023 | 22 | 1 |
| 1200 | 1975–2002 | 21 | 5 |
| Fxdc | 2005–2012 | 19 | 6 |
| Dyna | 1996–2012 | 17 | 6 |
| Flhxse | 2010–2024 | 17 | 10 |
| Fld | 2012–2016 | 15 | 0 |
| Flhtcu103 | 2011–2012 | 15 | 1 |
| Fltri | 1994–2006 | 15 | 4 |
| Fxdwgi | 2004–2006 | 15 | 3 |
| Fxst | 1989–2023 | 15 | 4 |
| XL883 | 2002–2009 | 15 | 4 |
| Flhcs | 2018–2024 | 14 | 2 |
| Flhpi | 1999–2007 | 14 | 6 |
| Flhtkse | 2014–2021 | 14 | 8 |
| Flstn | 1986–2017 | 14 | 3 |
| XG500 | 2015–2019 | 14 | 4 |
| Flhtp | 1994–2018 | 13 | 14 |
| Flrt | 2015–2022 | 13 | 3 |
| Fxdbi | 2006 | 13 | 1 |
| RH1250S | 2021–2026 | 13 | 3 |
| Vrscaw | 2007–2010 | 13 | 1 |
| Fl Series | 1982–1998 | 12 | 2 |
| Flhri | 2000–2006 | 12 | 1 |
| Flstci | 2002–2006 | 12 | 1 |
| Flstfb | 2010–2016 | 12 | 0 |
| Fxdf | 2008–2015 | 12 | 3 |
| Fxstc | 1986–2008 | 12 | 5 |
| Dyna Glide | 1999–2004 | 11 | 4 |
| Flhtcuse2 | 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| Flhtcuse3 | 2008 | 11 | 2 |
| Fxstb | 1999–2009 | 11 | 2 |
| Vrscr | 2006–2007 | 11 | 1 |
| Flde | 2017–2020 | 10 | 2 |
| Flhtkl | 2015–2019 | 10 | 5 |
| Trike | 2014–2018 | 10 | 1 |
| Fl | 1988–2000 | 9 | 6 |
| Flhtpi | 1994–2007 | 9 | 8 |
| Fltruse | 2011–2019 | 9 | 4 |
| Fxdx | 1999–2005 | 9 | 4 |
| Fxfbs | 2018–2019 | 9 | 0 |
| XL883C | 2000–2007 | 9 | 2 |
| XL883N | 2012–2022 | 9 | 2 |
| Flhtcuse5 | 2010 | 8 | 3 |
| Fxdi | 2003–2006 | 8 | 3 |
| Fxlrs | 2020–2026 | 8 | 3 |
| Fxs | 1979–2012 | 8 | 1 |
| Flhc | 2018–2026 | 7 | 3 |
| Flhxi | 2006–2015 | 7 | 1 |
| Fxlrst | 2022–2026 | 7 | 4 |
| Fxsb | 2013–2018 | 7 | 1 |
| Fxsts | 1988–2007 | 7 | 4 |
| Sportster 1200R | 2004–2005 | 7 | 1 |
| Vrscd | 2006–2009 | 7 | 0 |
| Xl | 1989–2005 | 7 | 4 |
| XL1200L | 2006–2007 | 7 | 3 |
| Flhs | 1994–1998 | 6 | 1 |
| Flhtcuse4 | 2009 | 6 | 3 |
| Flst | 1986–2007 | 6 | 2 |
| Flstfi | 2001–2006 | 6 | 1 |
| Fltrk | 2020–2024 | 6 | 1 |
| Fltrse3 | 2009 | 6 | 4 |
| Fltrxse | 2012–2024 | 6 | 5 |
| Fx | 1988–1997 | 6 | 5 |
| Fxbbs | 2021–2024 | 6 | 0 |
| Fxdli | 2003–2006 | 6 | 2 |
| Fxstsse | 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| Flh | 1979–2021 | 5 | 3 |
| Flhx103 | 2011–2014 | 5 | 1 |
| Flstse2 | 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| Fltrt | 2023–2026 | 5 | 1 |
| V-Rod | 2004–2005 | 5 | 1 |
| XG750A | 2017–2019 | 5 | 1 |
| Xl Series | 1982–1995 | 5 | 6 |
| XL1200R | 2003–2007 | 5 | 4 |
| XL883R | 2003–2007 | 5 | 4 |
| Flhpei | 1999–2007 | 4 | 5 |
| Flhrse3 | 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| Flhrse4 | 2008 | 4 | 2 |
| Flhtcuse | 2006 | 4 | 1 |
| Flhti | 2003–2006 | 4 | 1 |
| Fls | 2013–2017 | 4 | 0 |
| Fls Softail | 2014–2015 | 4 | 1 |
| Flt | 1990–2000 | 4 | 3 |
| Fxdci | 2005–2006 | 4 | 1 |
| Fxdls | 2016–2017 | 4 | 0 |
| Fxst Series | 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| Fxstd | 2000–2007 | 4 | 1 |
| Xl Sportster | 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| XL1200T | 2015–2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 883 | 1988–1996 | 3 | 1 |
| Flfb | 2018–2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Flfbs | 2018–2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Flhrs | 2003–2008 | 3 | 1 |
| Flhrse | 2013–2014 | 3 | 5 |
| Flhrxs | 2017–2022 | 3 | 3 |
| Flhtcuh | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| Flhtcul | 2015–2019 | 3 | 4 |
| Flhtcuse7 | 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| Flss | 2016–2017 | 3 | 2 |
| Flsts | 1989–2000 | 3 | 2 |
| Flstse3 | 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| Fltrxstse | 2024–2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Fx Series | 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| Fxr | 1986–1994 | 3 | 3 |
| Fxstsi | 2004–2006 | 3 | 0 |
| Nightster (rh1250) | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Vrscse2 | 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| XL1200S | 2000–2003 | 3 | 1 |
| XL1200X | 2010–2022 | 3 | 2 |
| XL883HUG | 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| XR1200 | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 1200 Custom Sportster | 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| Dyna Low Rider | 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| Dyna Wide-Glide | 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| Flhpe | 2007–2011 | 2 | 5 |
| Flhr103 | 2011–2013 | 2 | 0 |
| Flhrsi | 2003–2006 | 2 | 1 |
| Flhtcu-1 Shrine | 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| Flhxse3 | 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| Flsb | 2019–2021 | 2 | 0 |
| Flstfbs | 2016–2017 | 2 | 2 |
| Flstsb | 2008–2009 | 2 | 1 |
| Flstsi | 2002–2003 | 2 | 0 |
| Fltc | 1983–1998 | 2 | 4 |
| Fltcu | 1994–1998 | 2 | 1 |
| Fxds Conv | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Fxdse | 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| Fxlr | 2018–2019 | 2 | 1 |
| Fxr Series | 1982–1987 | 2 | 3 |
| FXR3 | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Fxstsse3 | 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| Horn Cover | 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| RH975S | 2024–2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Super Glide | 1971–1976 | 2 | 4 |
| Vrscdxa | 2008–2009 | 2 | 1 |
| XL1200CX | 2016–2020 | 2 | 1 |
| XL1200N | 2007–2010 | 2 | 1 |
| XL1200V | 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| XL883L | 2007–2019 | 2 | 4 |
| 1340 | 1979–1996 | 1 | 12 |
| Flfbsanv | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhcs Anv | 2018–2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Flhr / Road King | 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhrc103 | 2011–2012 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhrsei2 | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhruse | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhrx103 | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhtc Ultra | 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhtcse2 | 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhtcuse8 | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Flhxl | 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhxse2 | 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| Flhxst | 2022–2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Flhxxx | 2010–2011 | 1 | 2 |
| Flsl | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Flsti | 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| Flstni | 2002–2005 | 1 | 1 |
| Flstse | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| Fltcui | 1994–1998 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltrkse | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltrkse Anv | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Fltrsei | 1999–2000 | 1 | 2 |
| Fltrsei-2 | 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltru103 | 2011–2012 | 1 | 1 |
| Fltrxp | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxbb | 2018–2026 | 1 | 2 |
| Fxdbp | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxdp | 2003–2004 | 1 | 2 |
| Fxdrs | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxds | 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxdxi | 2003–2005 | 1 | 3 |
| Fxdxt | 2001–2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Fxfb | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxse | 2016–2017 | 1 | 2 |
| Fxstbi | 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxstdi | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxstdse | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxsti | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| Fxstsse2 | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| RA1250SE | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| SXT125 | 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| Vrsc | 2008–2009 | 1 | 1 |
| Vrscaw 105 | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Vrscb | 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Vrscse | 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| Vrsx | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| XL1200NS | 2019–2021 | 1 | 2 |
| XR1200X | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 1000 | 1975–1979 | 0 | 6 |
| 1200 Super Glide | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 1200CC Fx | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 1200CC Fxe | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 1200CC Fxss | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 80 | 1979 | 0 | 2 |
| 94461-95 | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 94463-95 | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| FL1200 | 1972–1980 | 0 | 3 |
| FLH1200 | 1972–1980 | 0 | 6 |
| FLH80 | 1975–1980 | 0 | 4 |
| Flhlt | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhr Shrine | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhs1200 | 1975–1980 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtc Shrine | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtc103 | 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| Flhtcse | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu Shrine | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu Tc | 2014–2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Flhtcu W/Sc | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcu4-Cvo | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcul Tc | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtcuse6 | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhtcutgse | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtk Shrine | 2014–2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Flhtkanv | 2017–2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtkse Anv | 2016–2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Flhtph | 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| Flhxshrine | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Flhxu | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Fljr | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| FLP1200 | 1974 | 0 | 1 |
| Flstnse | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Flstsc | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Flt Series | 1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltc Ultra | 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltr3-Cvo | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltrx103 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltrxl | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Fltrxst | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| FX1200 | 1972–1978 | 0 | 5 |
| Fxbr | 2025–2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxcw | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| Fxcwc | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| FXD35 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxds-Con | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxe | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| FXE1200 | 1974–1978 | 0 | 3 |
| Fxef | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| FXR2 | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxrp | 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| Fxrst | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| FXS1200 | 1978 | 0 | 1 |
| Fxsbse | 2013–2014 | 0 | 3 |
| M125 Rapido | 1968 | 0 | 1 |
| MT500 | 1997–1999 | 0 | 4 |
| Pan America (ra1250) | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapido 125 | 1968 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapido Sport | 1969 | 0 | 1 |
| RH975 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Rle | 1988–1989 | 0 | 1 |
| Screamin' Eagle | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Servicar | 1969–1970 | 0 | 1 |
| Sidecar | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportster 883R | 2004–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportster Xlch | 1967–1972 | 0 | 2 |
| Sportster Xlh | 1972–1991 | 0 | 1 |
| Sprint SS | 1969 | 0 | 1 |
| SS250 | 1975 | 0 | 1 |
| ST883 Sportster Xlh | 1970 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Glide Fx | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| SX175 | 1974–1975 | 0 | 2 |
| SX250 | 1975 | 0 | 2 |
| Tle | 1988–1989 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscawa | 2008–2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscda | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Vrscra | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| X350RA | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1000 | 1973–1977 | 0 | 7 |
| XL1200 | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| XL1200XS | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| XL50 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Xlch | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| Xlch1000 | 1973–1979 | 0 | 5 |
| Xlcr1000 | 1977–1978 | 0 | 1 |
| Xlh | 1972–1994 | 0 | 4 |
| XLH1000 | 1975–1979 | 0 | 5 |
| Xls | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| XLS1000 | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| Z90 | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Harley-Davidson vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSHarley-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.
STEERING:LINKAGESHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
STEERING:LINKAGESHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERHarley-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.
SERVICE BRAKESHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2022 FXRST and 2022-2024 FXLRST motorcycles. The 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSHarley-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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
Every year with at least one publishable Harley-Davidson model year
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