2022 Harley-Davidson Fxbbs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (46)
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 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-10 · Suspension“the fork seals on the bike went bad at 5000 miles with no accident or damage to the bike. the oil inside of the fork tube is leaking onto the wheels and the brakes. the bike does not want to stop as fast. the front end of the bike dips upon a complete stop. braking in general is compromised. if the bike does need to be stopped in an emergency …”
2022-09-25 · Service Brakes“traveling on calif i10 west midnight february 2022. approaching exit making lane changes to make exit safely. speeds of 65 70 mph. pushed down on rear brake of motorcycle and the pedal fell completely off of it mount and became suddenly ineffective. no back brakes able to stop the bike utilizing alternative methods and heavy engine transmission use…”
2022-09-25 · Service Brakes“traveling at night on i-10 east. near 22nd street off ramp. banning calufornia, solo 40+ yes experienced rider on a 2022 harley davidson mc. initially signed paperwork to finance vehicle at dealer in january 2022 (. vin sticker reveals vehicle built in 2021. anxious dealer selling it to me as a 2022 model as written all over contract. ) multiple h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.