Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb 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
2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 21, 2026 to Sep 13, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year117k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2025 motorcycle
Severity index50.02025 motorcycles average 11.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb 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 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb
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 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb
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 Sep 13, 2026Failure Aug 31, 2026Jacksonville, FLEngine, Unknown or other
Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle.
NHTSA complaint 11763910 - Filed Aug 21, 2026Failure Jul 26, 2026Greenback, TNService brakesCrash1 killed
Bike and driver went through curve and crashed into an unoccupied empty house. There were no signs of braking. The accident happened at approximately 9:00pm. The bike is at the insurance lot. The insurance is supposed to be checking the bike and recreating the accident. Driver was a healthy 26 year old male.
NHTSA complaint 11758645
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
29 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… - M1731 Jun 5, 2026 · Service Campaign
SERVICE BULLETIN M1731: PRODUCT PROGRAM 0931 - 2025 SOFTAIL OIL DIPSTICK. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has chosen to offer a replacement dipstick for 2025 Softail motorcycles. When used with a new oil level ch… - 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… - 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. … - M1707 Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1707 (REV A): 2025 SOFTAIL BCM UPDATE. PURPOSE: Revision A. This bulletin informs dealers that there is a Body Control Module (BCM) update available for 2025 Softail models. This update will be available in Digital Technician II (DT II) ve… - 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… - M1707 Nov 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1707: 2025 SOFTAIL BCM UPDATE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that there is a Body Control Module (BCM) update available for 2025 Softail models. This update will be available in Digital Technician II (DT II) versi… - M1706 Nov 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1706: 2025 SOFTAIL INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that there is an update available for the 2025 Softail Instrument Module (IM). This update is intended to address two symptoms: Diagnostic… - M1490 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.0.2): 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… - 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… - M1698 Jul 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1698: BILL OF MATERIALS CHANGE FOR CENTER-COOLED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT ENGINES. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that starting on August 1, 2025, the Milwaukee-Eight Center-Cooled Direct Ship Warranty engines will not… - M1681 Apr 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1681: EARLY PRODUCTION 2025 SOFTAIL ENGINE OIL OVERFILL. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the engine oil of a limited range of 2025 Softail models was overfilled at the assembly plant. This can cause temporary smoking from the e… - M1668 Apr 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1668 (REV A): 2025 SOFTAIL INITIAL CARE PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers about the 2025 Softail Initial Care program. This Initial Care program has ended as of April 29, 2025 and parts in Table 3 no longer require Pre-Authorization f… - 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…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.