repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. A motorcycle that is difficult to control can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Harley-Davidson FlhxseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-836 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
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
2023 vs. every other Flhxse 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 Flhxse median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Flhxse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Riding the motorcycle in rush hour traffic, it completely lost all power in the fast lane. We had a semi right behind us that almost ran us over. We had to get to the side of the road with no power. We had it towed to the nearest Harley Davidson dealer. The drive belt chewed through the wiring…
Bike is equipped with a sidestand position sensor that will shut engine down if sidestand is down and transmission is put in gear. Fault in system somewhere because mine has left me stranded when sensor kills engine with sidestand UP. With only 100 miles on it. FOUR TIMES. I live in the Arizona…
The information system and screen are going blank. This affects turn signals and most system checks, radio and other electronic systems. The simply quit working. The dealer confirmed the issue and informed me it is a software issue affecting all Harley Davidson motorcycles with the LED screens.…
Own a 2023 Flhxse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.