2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv

Routine

Owners filed 1 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 2 times.

What fails

Component	Reports		Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	1		0	0	0

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber25V375000

Filed Jun 6, 202582,117 vehiclesHarley-Davidson Motor Company

Defect. Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Risk. A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber23V591000

Filed Aug 22, 202365,224 vehiclesHarley-Davidson Motor Company

Defect. Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Risk. A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

What owners reported

Newest filings

Engine

Filed Feb 18, 2026SD

Oil sumping issues caused by defective oil pump and causes unsafe motorcycle operation, due to engine seizure caused by inadequate oil distribution. This condition and faulty oil pump has been know for years by HDMC.

1 of 1 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2018

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Fires	Deaths	Assessment
2023	0	2	0	0	Routine
2018 — this page	1	2	0	0	Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jun 6, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.