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Harley-Davidson FXDXI recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Harley-Davidson FXDXI, covering model years 2003 to 2004. Wheels is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2003–2004)
  • top component: Wheels (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 05V430000 (reported Sep 22, 2005)
  • 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 FXDXI complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2004 model year.

Harley-Davidson FXDXI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FXDXI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200410000

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

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FXDXI components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Wheels is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FXDXI complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FXDXI complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Wheels1100.0%

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 FXDXI recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FXDXI, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2004. The 2003 and 2004 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FXDXI recall campaigns covering each model year
2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 05V430000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

    Model year 2004

    On certain motorcycles, the throttle cables come into contact with the tunnel portion of the fuel tank.

    Consequence:
    In this condition, the cables could eventually wear through the tank, causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the cable and tank, reposition the cable and, if necessary, repair or replace the tank and/or cables free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2005. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V218000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

    Model year 2003

    On certain dyna, XL, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

    Consequence:
    The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on June 3, 2004. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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 FXDXI questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXDXI have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FXDXI, covering model years 2003 to 2004. The most recent, 05V430000, was reported on September 22, 2005 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”. The 2003 and 2004 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FXDXI complaint?

Wheels is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. 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 FXDXI?

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

Of the 1 complaint, 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

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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.