2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxlr years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr. That is the most of any Fxlr model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Fxlr 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 | 1 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr recalls (1)
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Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 13, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628.
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.
Liquid gasoline expels from fuel tank overpressure vent tube, at a rate >5 drops/sec, anytime when the engine is running and the tank is at or below 1/2. Dealer warranty repair, 2nd attempt, solution was to reverse the vent line check valve so the fuel leak outflow stopped but now the fuel tank…
For some reason the fuel cap vibrates quite loud at curtain rpm. I also had issues with the brakes. The rear brake was squealing a lot and at one point my front brake was going soft on me. The first time i had it in there for that reason they called me the next day and told me that they didn't hear…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxlr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fxlr | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr?
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 Fxlr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxlr model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.