Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-672 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2026. Updated daily.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases 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.
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
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Upon the completion of an official oil consumption test and internal engine diagnostics at St. Louis Harley-Davidson, the service department returned my motorcycle to me with the engine oil dipstick left completely unthreaded and unsecured. Unaware of this mechanical oversight, I operated the…
Upon the completion of an official oil consumption test and internal engine diagnostics at St. Louis Harley-Davidson, the service department returned my motorcycle to me with the engine oil dipstick left completely unthreaded and unsecured. Unaware of this mechanical oversight, I operated the…
I suffered 2 incidents of heat prostration, while riding the motorcycle during hot summer weather conditions. Ambient temperatures were above 93 degrees. During one incident, I was stopped at a long, busy red stop light. In the 2nd incident, I was stuck waiting to get out of a busy parking lot.…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.