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Data through Oct 2026
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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 years3223,417 on file in all, across 293 models
Recall campaigns20623 in five years
Severity index10.5Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations15906 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about Harley-Davidson vehicles peaked at 207 in 2016

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

010020030019951998200120042007201020132016207201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Brakes draws the most owner complaints about Harley-Davidson vehicles, 15% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Brakes
675
Engine and cooling
669
Electrical system
590
Powertrain
429
Fuel system
422
Speed control
197
Wheels
191
Suspension
176
Structure
128
Steering
124
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models

The Flhtcu 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
Flhtcu1994 to 201927610.9295
Flhx2006 to 202618412.0305
Flhtk2009 to 20241617.5223
Flhtc1983 to 20131127.1255
Flhtcui1994 to 200710812.0130
Harley Davidson1980 to 200310511.4611
XG7502015 to 20208811.471
Flhr1995 to 20228716.1245
Flhtcutg2009 to 20258727.6173
Flstc1986 to 2017734.1161
Flht1994 to 2022676.0194
Sportster1985 to 2008657.744
Fltrx2010 to 20265710.5180
Fltru2009 to 2019568.990
Flhxs2014 to 20235111.8140
Softail1995 to 2013498.2120
Flhrc2007 to 20164916.3115
Vrscdx2007 to 2017498.254
Fltrxs2015 to 2023427.190
Fxdwg1997 to 2017429.561
Electra Glide1982 to 2004419.801
Fltr1994 to 20153910.3121
Flstf1989 to 20173514.3101
Ultra Classic1992 to 20023514.300
Vrscf2009 to 2017348.833
Fxdl1999 to 2017339.1131
Vrsca2002 to 2007339.160
Road King1997 to 2004333.010
Fxdb2007 to 2018329.441
Flhtci1994 to 20063010.0130
RA1250S2021 to 2026300.010
Flhp1997 to 20252910.3254
Flhrci1998 to 2006296.920
XL1200C1999 to 2020280.030
FXD1986 to 20262520.0181
Touring1995 to 20192313.030
Soft Tail2009234.300
RA12502021 to 2024224.510
Flhxse2010 to 20262114.3141
12001988 to 2002219.5112
Fxdc2005 to 20151921.161
Dyna1996 to 2014170.070
RH1250S2021 to 2026166.3120
Fltri1994 to 20061513.3120
Fxst1989 to 20241513.380
XL8832000 to 2014150.040
Fxdwgi2004 to 2006150.030
FLHTCU1032011 to 20141520.011
FLD2012 to 2016156.700
Flhtkse2014 to 20211414.3140
Flhcs2018 to 2024140.0130
Flhpi1997 to 20071414.3130
Flstn1986 to 20181414.391
XG5002015 to 20201428.671
Flhtp1994 to 2025130.0284
Flrt2015 to 20251323.180
Vrscaw2007 to 20101315.423
Fxdbi2006130.010
Fxstc1986 to 20101216.791
Flstci2001 to 2006120.040
Show all 293 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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