The 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.
How the 2026 compares
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Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 16 Flhx model years — 16th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.
2recalls
1complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
100median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Nov 3, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V730000 · 21,643 vehicles
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2026 FLHXLSE, FLTRXSTSE, FLHXSTSE, FLHXSE, FLHXL, FLTRXP, FLTRX, FLTRXL, and FLHX motorcycles. The engine control module (ECM) may communicate the incorrect gear position of neutral when the transmission is actually in gear.
Risk: The motorcycle can experience unintended forward motion, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0194.
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
Risk: When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2026 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flhx years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, the latest from Nov 3, 2026 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model