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Harley-Davidson FxfbsModel year report

2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,200miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 11 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

Electrical system: “Condensation forms inside the instrument cluster while driving, rendering the speed indicator unreadable. This is a very serious safety hazard because the driver can become distracted trying to read the instrument cluster through the condensation. It's also a safety hazard because the driver can't determine their speed when the speedometer is unreadable. The condensation may also cause the instrument cluster to fail over time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123064, filed 2018-08, 1,500 miles

Vehicle speed control: “After taking my '18 hd out for lunch, the speedometer fogged up while I was inside the building (about thirty minutes - ~75 degrees outside). The entire ride home the speedometer was fogged up and I was unable to see the speed of my motorcycle or gear that the bike was in. Since the unit only has an analog tach I am out of luck when it comes to determining my speed to keep safe / lawful vehicle operation on the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183239, filed 2019-02, 4,000 miles

Brakes: “'takata recall' rear brake locks up in hard breaking situations and pulls back wheel left. Also speedometer constantly fills with condensation no matter what the temperature or weather is like outside. This is an extreme safety issue and a constant problem”

NHTSA complaint #11163989, filed 2018-12, 2,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,300 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 (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2018201942020
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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxfbs

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201882,2000———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxfbs model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,200 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,300 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 28, 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.