2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 13, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxbb years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb. That is the most of any Fxbb model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb problems

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

Engine1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Service Brakes150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

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

2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsApr 13, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V234000 · 16,994 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.

Risk: Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.

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.

Was riding motorcycle down road approx 45mph when noticed smoke coming from bike in side mirror. Found safe place to pull over and noticed oil leaking all down motor and right side of bike could have gotten on rear tire or brakes and caused loss of control over motorcycle.

Unknown or Other · received Sep 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763910

Bike and driver went through curve and crashed into an unoccupied empty house. There were no signs of braking. The accident happened at approximately 9:00pm. The bike is at the insurance lot. The insurance is supposed to be checking the bike and recreating the accident. Driver was a healthy 26 year…

Service Brakes · received Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758645

Other Harley-Davidson Fxbb years

← 2020 Fxbb · 2026 Fxbb →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Fxbb01
202521
2020 Fxbb10
2019 Fxbb01
2018 Fxbb01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbb a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxbb model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.