Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Flde | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes3
- Engine3
- Unknown or other2
- Power train2
- Suspension1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Flde.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls