2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
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 (77)
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 77 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“upon the completion of an official oil consumption test and internal engine diagnostics at st. louis harley-davidson, the service department returned my motorcycle to me with the engine oil dipstick left completely unthreaded and unsecured. unaware of this mechanical oversight, i operated the vehicle on a 52-mile trip home, which included 44 miles …”
2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other“i suffered 2 incidents of heat prostration, while riding the motorcycle during hot summer weather conditions. ambient temperatures were above 93 degrees. during one incident, i was stopped at a long, busy red stop light. in the 2nd incident, i was stuck waiting to get out of a busy parking lot. after the very excessive heat exposure to excessiv…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.