Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2026 · 53 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhxs, across 9 model years (2014–2022). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2014, with 17 complaints
2014: 172014172015: 6201562016: 6201662017: 7201772018: 6201862019: 6201962020: 2202022021: 2202122022: 120221

n = 53 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhxs year: 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2014 Flhxs: 17 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2017 Flhxs: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2019 Flhxs: 6 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2022 Flhxs: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2020 Flhxs: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2021 Flhxs: 2 complaints, 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 Flhxs problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train1864
Engine950
Service Brakes631
Electrical System330
Fuel/propulsion System320
Structure330
Vehicle Speed Control320
Equipment210
Exterior Lighting210
Suspension210
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Steering110

All Harley-Davidson Flhxs model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 Flhxs11—Structure
2021 Flhxs21—Electrical System
2020 Flhxs21—Electrical System
2019 Flhxs60—Engine
2018 Flhxs61—Power Train
2017 Flhxs72—Power Train
2016 Flhxs61—Fuel/propulsion System
2015 Flhxs62—Power Train
2014 Flhxs175—Service BrakesFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

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

By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (17) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhxs year. 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 Flhxs?

Power Train, with 18 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhxs have?

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