2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhxs years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Flhxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 40 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner 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 Flhxs 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 | 83% | 40 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL (FLHXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NORTH COUNTRY HARLEY-DAVIDSON (LOCATED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (FLHXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…
Driving around a curve in the state back road (35-40mph max) and lost control of motorcycle; crashed into a guard rail. I can provide better details and photos.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL (FLHXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…
I received a notice on nov.05, 2018 harley davidson recall no. 0173 nhtsa recall no. 18v734. I went approximately on nov. 17, 2018 to drop off the motorcycle at one of the local harley dealerships in garland tx. And was told by one of the technicians that i would have to get on the list and that i…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhxs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhxs | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhxs | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhxs | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhxs | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhxs | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhxs | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhxs | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhxs | 17 | 5 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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 Flhxs?
Owners most often report power train, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
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 Flhxs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhxs model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.