repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Harley-Davidson FlhcProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc 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.
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
2026 vs. every other Flhc 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 Flhc median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Flhc owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I rode the bike to the end of driveway, turned around rode it back to the garage and the engine backfired and smoke started pouring out the exhaust and oil started pouring out the air breather, this bike had one mile on the odometer, it was the first time I drove the bike. The bike is at the…
Own a 2026 Flhc?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.