By model year
The 2008 model year drew the most complaints, 14
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Model line
Harley-Davidson Flhr
Every Harley-Davidson Flhr model year on file, 1995 to 2022. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.
Owner complaints, all model years8714 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years261995 to 2022
Recall campaigns12Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins759Summed across model years
Components
Engine and cooling leads the Harley-Davidson Flhr complaint record
Owner complaints across all model years, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years
The record for each Harley-Davidson Flhr model year
Peer index compares complaints with the median vehicle of the same model year and body class (100 is the median). It corrects for age, not for how many were sold.
| Year | Body | Complaints | Severity index | Peer index | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 56 |
| 2021 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 2020 | Not decoded | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| 2019 | Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| 2018 | Motorcycle | 5 | 0.0 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 81 |
| 2017 | Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 84 |
| 2016 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2015 | Motorcycle | 2 | 50.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
| 2014 | Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 39 |
| 2013 | Motorcycle | 2 | 50.0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2011 | Motorcycle | 9 | 33.3 | 450 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 2010 | Motorcycle | 3 | 33.3 | 150 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| 2009 | Motorcycle | 10 | 10.0 | 500 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 | Motorcycle | 14 | 14.3 | 700 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | Motorcycle | 4 | 25.0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | Not decoded | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | Motorcycle | 4 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | Motorcycle | 8 | 12.5 | 400 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | Motorcycle | 1 | 100.0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | Motorcycle | 6 | 33.3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns covering the Harley-Davidson Flhr
- 22V-781 Oct 18, 2022
Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes
Lighting · 199k vehicles - 18V-734 Oct 18, 2018
Secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to…
Powertrain · 178k vehicles - 18V-076 Jan 29, 2018
Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year…
Brakes · 175k vehicles - 17V-333 May 22, 2017
In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed
Engine and cooling · 46k vehicles - 15V-427 Jul 6, 2015
Affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle
Equipment · 185k vehicles - 14V-319 Jun 12, 2014
Affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame…
Brakes · 66k vehicles - 11V-506 Oct 19, 2011
Rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system
Lighting · 251k vehicles - 09V-457 Dec 1, 2009
Front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision
Fuel system · 112k vehicles - 08V-357 Jul 30, 2008
These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure
Fuel system · 48k vehicles - 04V-218 May 7, 2004
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket
Lighting · 31k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.