2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Engine (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2018-10-18 · campaign 18V734000 · 177,636 vehicles
Defect: 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 Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Service bulletins (85)
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 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update. note: the tech
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-14 · M1733 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 cylinder bore does not have an impact on engine performance, oil consumption, or overall functionality. this
Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version version 26.8.3, release dat
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.7.3. release date:• week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-24 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.6.2. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-03-31 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.5.2 release date: week of
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-15 · Power Train · 5,008 mi“i was riding the motorcycle on a rural road and was trying to speed up. noticed bike had lost all power and felt like i was running into a 100mph wind at 60 mph. check ingine light came on info button said low oil. it was full of oil 20 miles prior when i took off. i pulled over in a very unsafe area with 18 wheelers flying by at 60+ mph and checke…”
2019-01-30 · Power Train · 1,985 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 harley-davidson road glide special (fltrxs). the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. indianapolis southside harley-davidson (4930 southport crossing pl, indianapolis, in 46237,…”
2018-12-07 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2018 harley-davidson road glide special (fltrxs). the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called top rocket harley-davidson (22107 sherman way, canoga park, ca 91303, (818) 999-3…”
2018-10-25 · Engine · 2 mi“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 br…”
2018-10-18 · Engine · 2,000 mi“while riding motorcycle went to pull out in traffic and the bike had no acceleration had just enough to get bike moving and in way of other vehicles. i was able to narrowly get to the side of the road without getting hit other car missed us by just a couple of feet .while talking with the dealer they stated they have 3 other bikes doing the same an…”
2018-04-21 · Engine“nothing has happened to me, however , harley has been having trouble with their new milwaukee eight engines" ( service bulletin , 1450 ) the problem centers around an issue called oil sumping. this can cause the engine to mis-direct the oil into the crankcase ,making the flywheel have to turn through the oil ,causing the engine to slow down, and…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.