2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst recalls and problems

The 2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 Fxlrst model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median 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.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Apr 13, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V234000 · 16,994 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.

Risk: Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Harley-Davidson Fxlrst years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst, the latest from Apr 13, 2026 (service brakes). 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 Fxlrst?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.