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2026 Harley-Davidson FlhltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

1 recall

2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt 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.

50%repaired · 2026 Q3

Emission control: crankcase (pcv)

New

Recall 26V-270 · Apr 28, 2026 · 88,039 vehicles · 43,912 repaired

Risk. When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.

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

2026 vs. every other Flhlt 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 Flhlt median. How we score

'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flhlt owners report

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

The contact owns a 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 3. The contact stated that the drive belt tensioner failed and emitted a squealing noise. Despite wrapping the tensioner with tape, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the motorcycle leaked fuel while driving and emitted a strong fuel…
Complaint 11772178 · Oct 19, 2026

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