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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 84 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Driving around a curve in the state back road (35-40mph max) and lost control of motorcycle; crashed into a guard rail. I can provide better details and photos.”

NHTSA complaint #11186605, filed 2019-03, 40 miles

Brakes: “I experienced a front brake lock-up that threw me off the bike, and almost got ran over by the car behind me. It seemed that it could have been the calipers, but don't know for sure. I was going at 20 miles per hour as was starting to accelerate from a stop light. I called the local dealer as the bike is brand new, and they came and picked it up under the warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11118656, filed 2018-08, 1 miles

Engine: “I received a notice on nov.05, 2018 harley davidson recall no. 0173 NHTSA recall no. 18v734. I went approximately on nov. 17, 2018 to drop off the motorcycle at one of the local harley dealerships in garland tx. And was told by one of the technicians that I would have to get on the list and that I would be called when it came my turn due to them not having the parts needed to fix the recall. I went back on 18th of dec. 2018 and asked one of the technicians if he had any idea on the wait and for the fix. He said he couldn't give me an answer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165402, filed 2019-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1 and 40 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201820195
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 84 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 84 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhxs

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201967,3400———Not enough data
20186201———Not enough data
201774,3752———Not enough data
201667201———Not enough data
201567,7302———Not enough data
2014177,5005———Falling

All Harley-Davidson Flhxs model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20 miles and the middle half falls between 1 and 40 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.