2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhx years
- Not enough data 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx. That ranks 8th out of 19 Flhx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 2,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 63% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 8,040 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 25 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 15 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Voltage regulator went bad putting out too much voltage at times then not enough voltage jumping into red st times almost 16 volts causing headlight to go dim then bright at times
Clutch safety switch intermittently not working. Can not be started in gear with clutch lever pulled in. Causes engine to idle rough and stall in traffic when idling at intersections. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 harley-davidson street glide special (flhx). While driving 65 mph, the motorcycle wobbled when making turns. The failure occurred on the front end of the motorcycle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure…
I have a 2018 street glide and had the clutch actuator recall work performed at the dealer this past winter. It failed sunday and i was broke down. Harley dealer claimed they replaced it today all was well come get the bike.. As i was leaving the dealer with my so called fixed motorcycle i got of…
Clutch stopped working at about 4600 miles after 1,000 trip day before weather temp to 37 degrees went to leave house got to stop sign on city street 1/4 block from house, upon trying to use clutch to stop, no clutch came close to losing control, if had been any faster or out on road would have had…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Flhx | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Flhx | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhx | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhx | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhx | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhx | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhx | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhx | 24 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhx | 29 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhx | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhx | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhx problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhx model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.