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Harley-Davidson FLRT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLRT, covering model years 2015 to 2022. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Service Brakes 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
  • 13 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2015–2022)
  • most complaints: 2016 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V781000 (reported Oct 18, 2022)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (7.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (7.7%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (15.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLRT complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 13, or 46.2%. Next come 2015 (3) and 2017 (2). The fewest are for 2020, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson FLRT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2015–2020Column chart of 13 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2016 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2015: 3 complaints320152016: 6 complaints620162017: 2 complaints220172018: 0 complaints20182019: 1 complaint120192020: 1 complaint12020
Harley-Davidson FLRT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLRT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201530000
201661020
201720000
201910000
202010100
All model years131120

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

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLRT components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (38.5% of all 13), followed by Electrical System (3) and Power Train (3). Another 5 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLRT complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLRT complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes538.5%
Unknown or Other538.5%
Electrical System323.1%
Power Train323.1%
Engine215.4%
Exterior Lighting17.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17.7%
Structure17.7%

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 FLRT recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLRT, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2022. The 2019 and 2020 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FLRT recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 2 campaigns2020: 2 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V781000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

    Model years 2019–2022

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V843000

    Reported

    Traction Control System

    Model years 2019–2020

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.

    Consequence:
    Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0175.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V734000

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model years 2017–2018

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.

    Consequence:
    If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.

    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 FLRT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLRT have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLRT, covering model years 2015 to 2022. The most recent, 22V781000, was reported on October 18, 2022 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2019 and 2020 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

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

The 2016 model year, with 6 of the 13 complaints in NHTSA’s file (46.2%). The next are 2015 (3) and 2017 (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 FLRT complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 38.5% of all 13. Electrical System (3) and Power Train (3) 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 FLRT?

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 FLRT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 13 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 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.