2019 Harley-Davidson Flhcs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (2) · Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2025-06-06 · campaign 25V375000 · 82,117 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2023-08-22 · campaign 23V591000 · 65,224 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Risk: A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Service bulletins (68)
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
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What owners report
2025-03-13 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 harley davidson flhcs. the contact stated that while riding at various speeds during the day, the instrument cluster was significantly foggy and unreadable. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where the instrument cluster was replaced twice under warranty; however, the failure persisted. the motorcycle was taken back to …”
2023-03-23 · Electrical System“i own a 2019 harley davidson flhcs motorcycle which experiences a problem that occurs in the design of the analog speedometer/digital tach. condensation repeatedly forms in the lower portion of the display that prevents the driver from being able to read rpm, fuel gauge, current gear in use and time. attempting to read these values while operating …”
2021-09-09 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 17,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 harley davidson flhcs heritage classic motorcycle. the contact stated that the speedometer was fogging up during the daytime. the fuel gauge, rpm, transmission gear, and mileage were obstructed. the motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the speedometer needed to be replaced. …”
2019-07-09 · Power Train · 25 mi“safety condition exists whereas when shifting into 1st gear from neutral, intermittently, the transmission does not engage unless multiple attempts are made. this has caused me to almost drop the bike, multiple times, during attempting to start off after shifting into first. this has also caused a close call during a situation where i needed to m…”
2019-06-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5 mi“bought a new 2019 hd herritage classic 114 (factory order) from the dealer with 5 miles on the odometer. the fuel gauge displays 5/8 full with a full tank of gas, and does not register less than 3/8 when empty. the bike currently has over 750 miles. the inaccurate fuel gauge reading is the same in motion, or when stationary. this is a safety ris…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.