Harley-Davidson Flhcs Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 26, 2025 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhcs, across 7 model years (2018–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2019, with 5 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 5201952020: 3202032021: 0202102022: 1202212023: 3202332024: 120241

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson Flhcs years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Flhcs model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 Flhcs: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2023 Flhcs: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2020 Flhcs: 3 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2018 Flhcs: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 2022 Flhcs: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 2024 Flhcs: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Harley-Davidson Flhcs problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System530
Suspension420
Fuel/propulsion System220
Engine110
Other/i Am Not Sure110
Power Train110
Service Brakes110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Harley-Davidson Flhcs model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 Flhcs11—Electrical System
2023 Flhcs32—Suspension
2022 Flhcs12—Suspension
2021 Flhcs02——
2020 Flhcs32—Electrical System
2019 Flhcs52—Electrical System
2018 Flhcs12—Engine

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Flhcs years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (5), 2023 (3), 2020 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Flhcs?

Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhcs have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.