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Harley-Davidson FLHC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLHC, covering model years 2018 to 2026. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2018–2026)
  • most complaints: 2018 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 26V234000 (reported Apr 13, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (12.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (12.5%)

Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 8, or 37.5%. Next come 2025 (2) and 2026 (2). The fewest are for 2021, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson FLHC owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2018–2026Column chart of 8 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2018 with 3. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2018: 3 complaints320182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 1 complaint120212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 0 complaints20242025: 2 complaints220252026: 2 complaints22026
Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201830000
202110000
202521011
202620000
All model years81011

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLHC components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (12.5% of all 8), followed by Engine (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1). Another 1 complaint is filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System112.5%
Engine112.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling112.5%
Exterior Lighting112.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System112.5%
Service Brakes112.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic112.5%
Structure112.5%
Unknown or Other112.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLHC recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLHC, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2018 to 2026. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FLHC recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2018: 2 campaigns2019: 2 campaigns
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: no campaigns2023: no campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V234000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2025–2026

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The 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.

    Consequence:
    Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V375000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

    Model years 2018–2021

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The 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 tire pressure.

    Consequence:
    A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V591000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

    Model years 2018–2021

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A 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 pressure.

    Consequence:
    A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLHC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHC have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLHC, covering model years 2018 to 2026. The most recent, 26V234000, was reported on April 13, 2026 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”.

Which Harley-Davidson FLHC model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 3 of the 8 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2025 (2) and 2026 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLHC complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 12.5% of all 8. Engine (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLHC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLHC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Harley-Davidson models

8 models · most complaints first

The Harley-Davidson models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder with every Harley-Davidson model page, WMI code and VIN note.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.