2022 Harley-Davidson FxlrstProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 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 September 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst has problems

4 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
Power train20
Suspension20
Electrical system10
Wheels10
Service brakes10
Engine10

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

3 recalls

2022 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 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

2022 vs. every other Fxlrst 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 Fxlrst median. How we score

'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxlrst owners report

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

On August 12, 2026, at 5,826 miles, my 2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST M8 117 suffered catastrophic engine failure while traveling 65 mph on the freeway. I lost motive power and had to reach the shoulder, creating a serious crash hazard. About five miles into the ride, severe metallic clanging/pinging…
Complaint 11757838 · Aug 18, 2026
motorcycle continuous to turn off, has happened in turns, while on the freeway and loosing full control of the motorcycle and having to pull off while cars are behind me at fast speeds. Issue continuous to occur has happened continuously even after being taken to a Harley dealership where they have…
Complaint 11563434 · Jan 4, 2024

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