6 recalls across 9 model years
The Harley-Davidson FLTRXS has 6 recalls spanning 2015 through 2022, with the most serious being a clutch defect on 2015, 2016, and 2017-2018 model years where the clutch cannot fully disengage, allowing the motorcycle to move unexpectedly while in gear and the engine running.
The clutch issue appears across three separate recall campaigns covering the 2015, 2016, and 2017-2018 model years, each describing the same core problem: a clutch that fails to fully release can cause the motorcycle to lurch forward without warning. On 2017 models, there is a separate engine concern where an incorrectly installed clamp on the oil cooler line can allow the line to detach, spilling oil suddenly onto the rear tire and causing a loss of traction.
The 2020-2022 model years have a brake light software error that causes the lights to illuminate even when the rider is not braking, which can confuse following drivers and raise the risk of a rear-end collision. Going back to 2015, the saddlebag mounting hardware can fail to hold the bag securely, allowing it to separate from the motorcycle at speed and become a road hazard for other vehicles.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 50% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
