Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls and problems

11 recalls and 72 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
11
Complaints
72
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1

Choose a model year

Harley-Davidson Flhr by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Flhr100000
2021 Flhr100000
2020 Flhr110000
2018 Flhr150000
2017 Flhr230000
2015 Flhr121010
2014 Flhr230000
2012 Flhr120000
2011 Flhr292021
2010 Flhr331010
2009 Flhr3101000
2008 Flhr2142020
2007 Flhr040100
2003 Flhr130000
2002 Flhr120000
2001 Flhr140000

Most reported Harley-Davidson Flhr problems

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes13
Electrical System11
Engine9
Power Train8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Suspension6
Unknown or Other5
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Tires3

All Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
22V-781Oct 18, 20222020–2022Exterior LightingHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles.
18V-734Oct 18, 20182017–2018Power TrainHarley-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…
18V-076Jan 29, 20182008–2011Service Brakes, HydraulicHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road…
17V-333May 22, 20172017Engine and Engine CoolingHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street…
15V-427Jul 6, 20152014–2015EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK)…
14V-319Jun 12, 20142014Service Brakes, HydraulicHarley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE…
11V-506Oct 19, 20112009–2012Exterior LightingHarley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011.
09V-457Dec 1, 20092009–2010Fuel System, GasolineHarley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009.
08V-357Jul 30, 20082008Fuel System, GasolineHarley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles.
04V-218May 7, 20042003Exterior LightingOn certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
02V-002Jan 4, 20022001–2002Exterior LightingOn certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Harley-Davidson Flhr?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr has the most reports (14). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhr have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Harley-Davidson Flhr model years 2001–2003, 2008–2012, 2014–2015, 2017–2018, 2020–2022.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhr problems?

Owners report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems most often.