2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS recalls and problems

The 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Complaints

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS recalls

Recall 18V-734: Power Train

Reported Oct 18, 2018 · 177,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	5
Service Brakes	1
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 40 miles · reported Mar 13, 2019

Driving around a curve in the state back road (35-40mph max) and lost control of motorcycle; crashed into a guard rail. I can provide better details and photos.

Engine · reported Jan 5, 2019

I received a notice on nov.05, 2018 harley davidson recall no. 0173 NHTSA recall no. 18v734. I went approximately on nov. 17, 2018 to drop off the motorcycle at one of the local harley dealerships in garland tx. And was told by one of the technicians that I would have to get on the list and that I would be called when it came my turn due to them not having the parts needed to fix the recall. I went back on 18th of dec. 2018 and asked one of the technicians if he had any idea on the wait and for the fix. He said he couldn't give me an answer. He said there were 59 ppl ahead of me and that it…

Service Brakes · at 1 miles · reported Aug 8, 2018

I experienced a front brake lock-up that threw me off the bike, and almost got ran over by the car behind me. It seemed that it could have been the calipers, but don't know for sure. I was going at 20 miles per hour as was starting to accelerate from a stop light. I called the local dealer as the bike is brand new, and they came and picked it up under the warranty.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS: 18V-734 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHXS?

Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.