2023 Harley-Davidson Fltrt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
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
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-07-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1508 (rev d): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.
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
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What owners report
2026-05-04 · Unknown Or Other“the same as in a recall, you all have done for the 2024 and up harley davidson fltrt road glide 3. nhtsa reference 26v2700 i’m not sure of the exact month that i first noticed it, but i believe it was in august or september 2025 when i noticed that oil had sprayed from the airbox all over my pipes, the sides of the bike and the engine. there was…”
2026-03-31 · Unknown Or Other“while trying to engage the reverse feature on this road glide 3 trike, it will not engage. this has happened many times and it gets worse overtime. as of this past saturday, it would not engage at all.you turn the bike off and it will sometimes engage, but only for a moment or two it will not allow you to back up. it has not been used very much at …”
2025-04-30 · Engine · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 harley davidson fltrt road glide. the contact stated that while working on the motorcycle, a friend became aware that the drive belt had separated from the teeth. there were three teeth missing. the teeth had delaminated. the local dealer was contacted and inquired if the motorcycle was ridden on gravel roads. the dealer con…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.