Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV 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
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 18, 2026 to Feb 18, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2147k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 motorcycle
Severity index0.02018 motorcycles average 6.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV 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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 82,117 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-591 | Aug 22, 2023 | Fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire… | Suspension | 65,224 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 18, 2026Failure Jun 22, 2024Wall, SDEngine
Oil sumping issues caused by defective oil pump and causes unsafe motorcycle operation, due to engine seizure caused by inadequate oil distribution. This condition and faulty oil pump has been know for years by HDMC.
NHTSA complaint 11718940
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
45 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… - M1733 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1733: COSMETIC CYLINDER STAINING (ALL MILWAUKEE-EIGHT MODELS). PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that cosmetic staining or etching on the inside of the cylinder bore does not have an impact on engine performance, oil … - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - M1713 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713: DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.1.5). PURPOSE: Initial Release. 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, 2025. … - M1490 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.1.5): 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… - W146 Oct 31, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV C): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43100063, 43200035,43100029A, 43100033A and 43200045A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealers… - PAB1171 Oct 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software up… - M1391A Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER … - M1490 Sep 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.9): 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… - M1684 Aug 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Ava… - M1490 Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.7): 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… - M1391A Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REV T): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision T. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER… - M1611 Jul 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611 (REV B): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that (Part No. 33900172) is obsolete. Dealers must purchase the updated bearing door when installing the new shift drum on 2017-… - M1555 Apr 18, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV H): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. REV H. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries. A… - PAB1165 Mar 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165 (REV A): H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: Revision (A) * Updated: Summary, Update table. This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight S… - PAB1165 Feb 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165: H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 Motorcycle Oil. The new formula trans… - M1555 Mar 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV G): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision G: Updated: Information on Battery. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Ion Batteries.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guide… - M1650 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1650: MILWAUKEE EIGHT AND TWIN CAM CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR RETENTION KIT CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the Camshaft Drive Gear Retention Kit and service proceduresfor the Milwaukee-Eight and Twi… - M1611 Jan 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that (Part No. 33900172) is obsolete. Dealers must purchase the updated bearing door when installing the new shift drum on 2017-2024 Milwa… - W146 Oct 11, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when fill… - M1555 Oct 9, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided… - M1555 Nov 7, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided… - M1555 Sep 12, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines f… - M1490 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Ver… - PAB1158 Jul 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quanti… - M1490 May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): 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-… - M1612 Apr 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, To… - PAB1144 Dec 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Dav… - M1612 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ⢠Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ⢠Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Sof… - M1612 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: • Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and • Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softa… - PAB1144 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson vehic… - PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle Extreme Flow 55m… - M1611 Oct 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Milwaukee-Eight CVO… - PAB1142 Aug 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the Öhlins® specialty tools that are required for the installation of the Front Fork Ki… - M1600 Aug 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday July 31, 2023, Power… - M1586 Apr 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1586: SCREAMIN' EAGLE OIL PUMP INCORRECTLY MACHINED. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has found a quality issue with the Screamin' Eagle Oil Pump and how to check inventory for this condition. Markets Affected: W… - M1507 Dec 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 2018-2023 Softail pl…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.