2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2025 · 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 2021 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%). 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 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs problems

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

Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Service Brakes150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 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.

This is my second report on 2021 street glide special. Bike goes into limp mode whenever it wants to. This has happened at idle at a light, driving 25 MPH in town and running at 65 MPH on the freeway. Bike was at the dealer for a month in 2022 and they claimed nothing was wrong. The first time was…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655472

The bike randomly goes into limp mode. When codes are pulled they are always the same ECM and ABS codes. Took the bike to Harley Dealer they said they couldn't find anything wrong and couldn't duplicate it. It's happened four times now. Leaving a stoplight and entering a freeway are two examples…

Electrical System · received Aug 31, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11541898

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.