2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility:windshield (1) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-04-04 · M1612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. purpose: revision. update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. this bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and milwaukee-eight ge
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,020 mi“motorcycle hesitates, sputters, stalls when accelerating usually when its cold. i found a service bulletin m-1185 from harley davidson. i called their customer care ref #3378245, told me to drop it off at a dealership. then dealership said hd denied replacement of the updated / mod fuel injectors. the bike has 5k miles on it.…”
2014-10-16 · Service Brakes · 13,500 mi“front brake locked up at low speeds on multiple occasions. i thought it was a tire issue and replaced them. bike continued to have brake(s) lock up at low to medium speeds (35 or less) just brought vehicle to the dealer who reset the brake pistons and stated that it was not uncommon for the brake calipers to "loose their memory" and remain in a hal…”
2008-08-09 · Wheels · 4,805 mi“i was the proud owner of 2006 road king classic. i pampered my bike, had it serviced by the harley davidson dealership, and had it for 2 years. after 5000 miles, (hardly excessive use) a strong wobble develop and it got worse at almost any speed. i took the bike to be checked at hacienda harley davidson dealership in scottsdale az in june of 2008 w…”
2007-08-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,837 mi“i have a 2006 roadking classic with 10,609 miles. mileage when problem started was 9,837. while riding in the black hills, going down a 6% grade, the engine dies and the speedometer dropped to 0. i coasted to the bottom of the grade and pulled off onto the shoulder of the road. when i stopped, the fuel pump pumped up, the check engine light came on…”
2006-11-09 · Visibility:windshield · 5,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving a motorcycle 10 mph on normal road conditions and pulling to the side of the highway, a passing commercial vehicle caused the windshield to detach, blowing it off of the motorcycle. the manufacturer was contacted who offered to provide assistance. the motorcycle had not been repaired. updated 12/18/2006 - *…”
2006-08-08 · Electrical System · 275 mi“on 7/19/2006 i purchased on new 2007 harley davidson road king classic.. it was delivered on july 20th. on august 5th, with about 275 miles on the odometer, the motorcycle completely stalled while driving with a passenger in traffic on an arterial roadway. we managed to pull over to the curb lane. i checked the gas tank, which was 2/3 full. i th…”
2006-05-27 · Steering · 4,020 mi“traveling north on hwy 101 near king city i rode my 2006 harley davidson road king classic over an asphalt patch at approx 70 to 75 mph. the front end began to wobble violently. i thought i had a front tire blow out. i slowed to approx. 45 mph before i could regain control. two riders behind me witnessed the event and were sure i was going down. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.