2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrxs years
- Not enough data 4th 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 Fltrxs. That ranks 4th out of 9 Fltrxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 67% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | 3,497 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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.
I was riding the motorcycle on a rural road and was trying to speed up. Noticed bike had lost all power and felt like i was running into a 100mph wind at 60 mph. Check ingine light came on info button said low oil. It was full of oil 20 miles prior when i took off. I pulled over in a very unsafe…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS). 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. INDIANAPOLIS SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED TOP ROCKET HARLEY-DAVIDSON…
I was driving my bike when it just cut off and i heard something rattle. Harley picked up my bike because i was stranded and they said i need a new transmission. Then a week later after picking the bike up the bike cut off again while driving and now they said i need a new engine. I do not…
While riding motorcycle went to pull out in traffic and the bike had no acceleration had just enough to get bike moving and in way of other vehicles. I was able to narrowly get to the side of the road without getting hit other car missed us by just a couple of feet .while talking with the dealer…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrxs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fltrxs | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrxs | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Fltrxs | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Fltrxs | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltrxs | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrxs | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
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 Fltrxs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrxs model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.