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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2023–2026

Harley-Davidson FLTRT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLTRT, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The 2023 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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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2023–2026)
  • most complaints: 2023 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V270000 (reported Apr 28, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLTRT complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 5, or 60.0%. Next come 2024 (2).

Harley-Davidson FLTRT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLTRT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202330000
202420000
All model years50000

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

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLTRT components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (40.0% of all 5), followed by Engine (2) and Power Train (1). Another 3 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLTRT complaints (top 6)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLTRT complaints (top 6)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other360.0%
Electrical System240.0%
Engine240.0%
Power Train120.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120.0%
Vehicle Speed Control120.0%

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 FLTRT recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLTRT, newest first. The only campaign, 26V270000, covers model year 2026.

  • 1 recall campaign
Harley-Davidson FLTRT recall campaigns covering each model year
2026: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V270000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (PCV)

    Model year 2026

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.

    Consequence:
    When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 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. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.

    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 FLTRT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLTRT have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Harley-Davidson FLTRT, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The campaign, 26V270000, was reported on April 28, 2026 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”.

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

The 2023 model year, with 3 of the 5 complaints in NHTSA’s file (60.0%). The next is 2024 (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 FLTRT complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 40.0% of all 5. Engine (2) and Power Train (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 FLTRT?

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

Of the 5 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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.