By model year
The 1999 model year drew the most complaints, 8
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 Flht
Every Harley-Davidson Flht model year on file, 1994 to 2022. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.
Owner complaints, all model years674 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years211994 to 2022
Recall campaigns9Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins366Summed across model years
Components
Electrical system leads the Harley-Davidson Flht complaint record
Owner complaints across all model years, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years
The record for each Harley-Davidson Flht 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 | 64 |
| 2020 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 81 |
| 2019 | Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 2010 | Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 2009 | Motorcycle | 8 | 0.0 | 400 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 2008 | Motorcycle | 4 | 25.0 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 | Motorcycle | 4 | 25.0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2006 | Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | Motorcycle | 6 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | Motorcycle | 6 | 16.7 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | Not decoded | 8 | 12.5 | 800 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | Motorcycle | 4 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Motorcycle | 7 | 0.0 | 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | Motorcycle | 7 | 0.0 | 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | Motorcycle | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns covering the Harley-Davidson Flht
- 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-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 - 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 - 02V-002 Jan 4, 2002
On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to…
Lighting · 29k vehicles - 99V-003 Jan 13, 1999
Vehicle description: motorcycles
Engine and cooling · 14k vehicles - 98V-158 Jul 14, 1998
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles
Electrical system · 55k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.