Harley-Davidson Flhxse Problems by Year
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhxse, across 13 model years (2010–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson Flhxse years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Flhxse model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Flhxse: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 Flhxse: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2024 Flhxse: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 Flhxse: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 Flhxse: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 Flhxse: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 Flhxse problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhxse model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhxse | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2024 Flhxse | 3 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Flhxse | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Flhxse | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2021 Flhxse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Flhxse | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 Flhxse | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Flhxse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Flhxse | 6 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 Flhxse | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 Flhxse | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2014 Flhxse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Flhxse | 3 | 3 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhxse years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (6), 2023 (5), 2024 (3). 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 Flhxse?
Electrical System, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhxse have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.