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2023 Harley-Davidson FxlrstProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-375 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 42%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 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 brakes10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2023 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

2023 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

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

What Fxlrst owners report

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

New under warranty, 5,924 miles. Front end shudders and bounces when applying front brakes. Dealer service center said front brake rotors are warped and out of spec. No accident ‘YET’ but Harley Davidson is refusing to fix the brake problem under warranty (bike is 8 months old), stating brake…
Complaint 11604922 · Jul 27, 2024

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