2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (17)
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
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-29 · M1715 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1715 (rev c): skyline os version 5057d software update. purpose: revision. note: service bulletin m1715 supersedes m1666. repairs made to vehicles after april 8, 2026 following m1666 will not be accepted through warranty. warranty claims on repairs made prior to april 8, 2026 will
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 2026-04-17 · M1722 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1722 (rev a): exhaust smoke, oil carry-over or milky oil (m8 models with transmission-mounted breather). purpose: revision a. purpose for service bulletin. this bulletin informs dealers about: • the cause and effects of moisture in engine oil. • service manual troubleshooting updat
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-15 · Electrical System“the harley infotainment system stops working and goes blank in numerous riding cycles and within one riding cycle it can fail numerous times. over the air updates have failed to correct this safety flaw as have any rider inputs of software adjustments. this creates a serious safety concern due to the rider attempting to "fiddle" with the infotainme…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.