repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Harley-Davidson FxlrsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-375 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 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 Q2
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing 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
2021 vs. every other Fxlrs 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 Fxlrs median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Fxlrs owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear brakes will not and do not stop the bike. The ABS rear brakes do not engage yet when checking the error codes on the bike it shows the brakes are engaging. This is very dangerous. You need both brakes on a motorcycle
Own a 2021 Fxlrs?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.