2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhxs years
Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. That ranks 7th out of 9 Flhxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,100 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~5,100 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%5,100——
Steering150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:brake lightsOct 18, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V781000 · 199,419 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.

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.

The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide. The contact stated while riding approximately 60 MPH, the battery started draining and the motorcycle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the "Device connected to the USB port Draining Power - Disconnect Device” message…

Electrical System · received Jun 12, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11526505

I purchased this bike brand new from Superstition Harley Davidson in 2021. I noticed early on when riding on a straight freeway that the front end seemed to lean right. At first, I thought this was an optical allusion. Upon close inspection, I noticed that the fairing was tweaked to the left and…

Steering · received Sep 19, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11433538

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.