2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE recalls and problems

The 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE recalls

Recall 22V-781: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 18, 2022 · 199,419 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.

2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

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 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE complaints

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

Service Brakes · reported Jul 13, 2023
The hill assist(vehicle hold control) feature in the rdrs system wont release the front wheel brake as it is supposed to on steeper inclines which is the entire purpose of the device. It works on shallow inclines but on steeper ones it wont release. Causes you to miss gaps in traffic to pull out and requires some machinations of hitting brake handle or pedal to finally go with the potential now of rolling back or dropping bike if on an angled hill while attempting to turn the system off. Dealer says it is working as advertised which is incorrect. Literally the front end of bike drops a few…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE: 22V-781 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports).

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.