2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,992miles, 4 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 Fltrxs (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,992 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 86 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 27 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.
- Engine4 67%
Example complaints
Engine: “I was driving my bike when it just cut off and I heard something rattle. Harley picked up my bike because I was stranded and they said I need a new transmission. Then a week later after picking the bike up the bike cut off again while driving and now they said I need a new engine. I do not understand why would I need a new engine if my bike is brand new or a transmission. This is horrible and extremly dangeros becasue I was on a highway both times.”
NHTSA complaint #11142630, filed 2018-10, 2 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,985 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V734000Oct 18, 2018Power train › Clutch assemblyCovers: Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 2017–2018, Flhtk 2017–2018, Flhtcutg 2017–2018 +17 more
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited…
Recall details for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs → · 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. 86 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037861Sep 17, 2026Engine, Fuel system, Other or unknown, Electrical system…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.9.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11036578Aug 14, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1733: COSMETIC CYLINDER STAINING (ALL MILWAUKEE-EIGHT MODELS). PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that cosmetic staining or etching on the inside of the…
- 11035941Jul 25, 2026Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.8.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11034748Jun 11, 2026Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Fuel system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.7.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11032452Apr 24, 2026Engine, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.6.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11031147Mar 31, 2026Engine, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.5.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11031167Mar 14, 2026Other or unknown, Engine. SERVICE BULLETIN M1679: AFTERMARKET EXHAUST HEADER DEBRIS. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to…
- 11029728Feb 25, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV C): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.4.3). PURPOSE: Revision C. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT…
- 11029727Feb 25, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.4.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 11028618Jan 28, 2026Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV B): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.3.2). PURPOSE: Revision B. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT…
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltrxs
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1,992 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 2,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 12 | 6,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 13,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Fltrxs model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.
Has the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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 Fltrxs reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,992 miles and the middle half falls between 1,985 and 2,000 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.