2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxlrst years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Fxlrst model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 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% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
On 29 October 2025 at approximately 0930, I was riding my motorcycle and getting ready to make left hand turn, was going approximately 5 to 10 MPH and a car made a quick turn into turn lane. I pressed rear brake pedal and rear tire lockes up and caused my rear of,bike to slide out and went down…
An TSB was issued M1681, was sent to dealers on 09JUN25 and suppose to start sending out to owners on 16JUN25. Statea that certain Softail models were overfilled at factory and can cause exhaust smoke. This incident happened to me on 12JUN25, while riding my motorcycle, white smoke engulfed my…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxlrst years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fxlrst | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Fxlrst | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Fxlrst | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Fxlrst | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst?
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 Fxlrst a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxlrst model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.