2023 Harley-Davidson FxlrsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 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 June 13, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 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
Service brakes20

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

2 recalls

2023 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.

58%repaired · 2025 Q2

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 23V-591 · Aug 22, 2023 · 65,224 vehicles · 37,643 repaired

Risk. A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2023 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
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In owners' words

What Fxlrs owners report

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

With approximately 2000 miles on vehicle rear brake was not capable of stopping the motorcycle. Vehicle was under warranty. I took it to the dealership for repair. Service department called and told me there was no issue with the brakes. I retrieved the bike and had the rear brake caliper removed.…
Complaint 11666779 · Jun 13, 2025
2023 FXLRS with approximately 2000 miles. Rear brake is barely able to slow the motorcycle down, even with excessive pedal pressure. Upon inspection, one of the caliper pistons was stuck in the brake caliper. I had dropped the bike at Timms Harley Davidson in Anderson South Carolina to be checked…
Complaint 11608123 · Aug 12, 2024

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