2024 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2026-04-28 · campaign 26V270000 · 88,039 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
Risk: When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Electrical System:wiring 2024-09-16 · campaign 24V672000 · 46,923 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
Risk: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0186.
Service bulletins (79)
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 2026-08-13 · M1700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1700 (rev b): ignition coil harness repair kit for center-cooled vehicles. purpose: revision b. purpose for service bulletin: note the repair in the bulletin does not qualify for emissions therefore ems claims will not be accepted. this bulletin informs dealers that there is an ig
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-04 · M1735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1735: 2023 to 2026 center-cooled touring license plate light holder. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that a running change has occurred that impacts the design and assembly of the touring license plate light cover. see figure 1.
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-30 · M1700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1700 (rev a): ignition coil harness repair kit for center-cooled vehicles. purpose: revision. purpose for service bulletin: this bulletin informs dealers that there is an ignition coil harness repair kit (part no. 69203885) available in the event that there is damage found to the w
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 18,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 harley-davidson street glide flhx. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the temperature warning light illuminated. the vehicle was steered to the side of the road and was turned off to cool down for approximately 20 minutes. the vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred after dr…”
2025-11-07 · Electrical System“the information center. all gauges speedometer tach etc will interment go black. not turn on at time. goes off all the time and have to disconnect the battery etc. …”
2025-08-04 · Unknown Or Other“the motorcycle becomes unstable and has a "death wobble". i purchased the motorcycle new from a harley davidson dealer and all service has been perform by the same dealer. the death wobble occurs at various situations including highway speed turns and straight high speed (~75-80 mph). this has occurred during calm and windy days. there was not rain…”
2025-06-18 · Service Brakes“brakes are not working properly. there is a pulse when applying the brakes. the brakes do not squarely apply pressure. there is a shutter when applying brakes. …”
2025-06-09 · Unknown Or Other“harley redesigned their fairings on the 2024+ street glides, and have had issues with "death wobble" at higher speeds. when going down the interstate at 80+ mph, the bike has terrible front end wobble which you cannot accelerate or decelerate out of the wobble. you have to almost come to a complete stop before the death wobble goes away. i have…”
2025-03-26 · Wheels“operating around new york city there’s a lot of potholes. attempting to avoid potholes, i have hit a few and every time i may have hit one my bike feels as the tires are going to bust. the bike hits very hard.…”
2025-03-26 · Unknown Or Other“as i was operating in virginia speed limits was 70 and above my 2024 harley street glide began to wobble at high speeds.…”
2024-07-02 · Power Train · 200 mi“the contact owns a 2024 harley davidson flhx street glide motorcycle. the contact stated while riding at approximately 65 mph, the motorcycle became unstable, and the handlebars and front wheel started to vibrate violently. the motorcycle was taken to a local dealer where the tire pressure and torque converter was inspected; however, no cause for t…”
2024-06-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“the speedometer is off between 3 and 7 mph, depending on the speed traveling. i took it in for service, and they stated they needed to consult with corporate. they never got back to me, and after a month, i reached out again, and they sent a text message stating the below: "david this is jacob at daytona hd. after speaking with harley again on you…”
2024-05-22 · Electrical System“i have my motorcycle setup to connect to my phone using bluetooth. i used this to connect via apple car play. i occasionally have an issue where my iphone 13 pro plus screen goes black with a spinning wheel. the iphone eventually restarts. this happens occasionally. i have heard other people in a harley facebook group complain about the same issue …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.