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2026 Harley-Davidson FlhxlProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl 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.

–no report yet

Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

New

Recall 26V-730 · Nov 3, 2026 · 21,643 vehicles

Risk. The motorcycle can experience unintended forward motion, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Flhxl 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 Flhxl median. How we score

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

What Flhxl owners report

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

The Harley Infotainment System stops working and goes blank in numerous riding cycles and within one riding cycle it can fail numerous times. Over the air updates have failed to correct this safety flaw as have any rider inputs of software adjustments. This creates a serious safety concern due to…
Complaint 11738145 · May 15, 2026

Own a 2026 Flhxl?

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