2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxfbs years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs. That is the most of any Fxfbs model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 38% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs.
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.
Oil sumping, oil pump failure. Cylinder seized. 2300 total miles. *tr
Moisture is collecting under the speedometer, forcing me not to know my speed, rpm, etc. This is very dangerous. I am on my second factory replacement of the unit.
The speedometer fills with condensation rendering it unreadable. Harley davidson corporate is replacing defective speedometers with another defective speedometer and refuses to replace it more than once.
Condensation forms inside the instrument cluster while driving, rendering the speed indicator unreadable. This is a very serious safety hazard because the driver can become distracted trying to read the instrument cluster through the condensation. It's also a safety hazard because the driver can't…
After the motorcycle warms up (about 15 minutes of riding), condensation begins to form inside the speedometer on the inside of the glass. This condensation blocks the view of the speed reading and other indicators. At night, visibility is even worse when this occurs. Harley says that this is just…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxfbs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fxfbs | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxfbs model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.