Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 43 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Fltrxs, across 9 model years (2015–2023). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2016, with 12 complaints
2015: 7201572016: 122016122017: 8201782018: 6201862019: 2201922020: 3202032021: 1202112022: 3202232023: 120231

n = 43 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fltrxs year: 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 Fltrxs: 12 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2017 Fltrxs: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2015 Fltrxs: 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2021 Fltrxs: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2023 Fltrxs: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2019 Fltrxs: 2 complaints, 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 Fltrxs problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System1771
Power Train1472
Engine840
Vehicle Speed Control620
Exterior Lighting320
Fuel/propulsion System330
Service Brakes220
Steering221
Structure110
Suspension110
Tires110
Wheels110

All Harley-Davidson Fltrxs model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Fltrxs10—Electrical System
2022 Fltrxs31—Electrical System
2021 Fltrxs11—Electrical System
2020 Fltrxs31—Unknown or Other
2019 Fltrxs20—Exterior Lighting
2018 Fltrxs61—Engine
2017 Fltrxs82—Power Train
2016 Fltrxs121—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2015 Fltrxs72—Electrical System

More from Harley-Davidson: all Harley-Davidson models · Harley-Davidson VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

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

By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fltrxs 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 Fltrxs?

Electrical System, with 17 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fltrxs have?

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