Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 2, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year117k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2026 motorcycle
Severity index0.02026 motorcycles average 11.5
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Components
50% of complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16,994 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 24, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2026114 milesWestfield Center, OHKickstand/center stand
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.
NHTSA complaint 11759197 - Filed Apr 2, 2026Failure Mar 29, 2026Mount Morris, MIEngine
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 was no warning lights before the incident.
NHTSA complaint 11728900
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M1490 Sep 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.9.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1490 Jul 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.8.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1490 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.7.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1722 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1722 (REV A): EXHAUST SMOKE, OIL CARRY-OVER OR MILKY OIL (M8 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BREATHER). PURPOSE: Revision A. Purpose for Service Bulletin. This bulletin informs dealers about: • The cause and effects of moisture in engine … - M1490 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.6.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1721 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1721: UPDATES TO 2026 SOFTAIL SERVICE MANUAL. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that the Regular Service Intervals table (pages 2-4 and 2-5) located within the printed 2026 Softail Service Manual > Maintenance > Maint… - M1679 Mar 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1679: AFTERMARKET EXHAUST HEADER DEBRIS. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from debris inside new a… - M1490 Mar 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.5.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - PAB1174 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN PAB1174 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE STAGE KITS (I-IV) FITMENT HOLD. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has lifted the hold for the Screamin' Eagle Pro Street Tuner and software for certain 2026 vehicles. Updat… - M1713 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV C): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.4.3). PURPOSE: Revision C. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 202… - M1490 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.4.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1713 Jan 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV B): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.3.2). PURPOSE: Revision B. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 202… - M1490 Jan 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.3.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-4… - M1697 Nov 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1697: 2026 SOFTAIL ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that all 2026 Softail models will utilize a new oil level check procedure and be equipped with a new Engine Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick (Part…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.