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2026 Harley-Davidson FltrxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, most often about the engine. 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx has problems

2 complaints 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
Engine20
Wheels20

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

2 recalls

2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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 Fltrx 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 Fltrx median. How we score

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

What Fltrx owners report

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

Incident Description: On [XXX], I took delivery of a brand-new 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide from a certified franchise dealership. Within 15 to 20 minutes of departing the dealership, under normal riding conditions on a well-maintained roadway, the motorcycle suffered a sudden, catastrophic…
Complaint 11746590 · Jun 25, 2026
Incident Description: On [XXX], I took delivery of a brand-new 2026 Harley-Davidson road glide from a certified franchise dealership. Within 15 to 20 minutes of departing the dealership, under normal riding conditions on a well-maintained roadway, the motorcycle suffered a sudden, catastrophic…
Complaint 11746587 · Jun 25, 2026

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