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2018 Harley-Davidson FldeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-375 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 42%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Service brakes20
Exterior lighting10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 Harley-Davidson Flde recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

58%repaired · 2025 Q2

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 23V-591 · Aug 22, 2023 · 65,224 vehicles · 37,643 repaired

Risk. A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Flde year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flde median. How we score

'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flde owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY MOTORCYCLE WAS RECALLED FOR A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING CONDITION. FLUID COULD LEAK PAST THE CLUTCH RESERVOIR AND CAUSE THE DRIVE TRAIN TO STAY ENGAGED AND YOU CANT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR CAUSING YOU TO CRASH. THIS IS MARCH 21, 2019 AND I AM 123 CUSTOMERS AWAY FROM THE HARLEY DEALERSHIP FROM…
Complaint 11190569 · Mar 21, 2019 · 3,000 miles
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON NOVEMBER 5TH 2018 AND STILL CANNOT GET THE DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE, IT IS NOW JANUARY 9TH 2019
Complaint 11166076 · Jan 9, 2019 · 1,600 miles

Own a 2018 Flde?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.