The 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhcs has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 147,341 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION25V3750002025-06-0682,117 affected
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.
Consequence
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…
SUSPENSION23V5910002023-08-2265,224 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I own a 2019 harley davidson flhcs motorcycle which experiences a problem that occurs in the design of the analog speedometer/digital tach. Condensation repeatedly forms in the lower portion of the display that prevents the driver from being able to read rpm, fuel gauge, current gear in use and…”
“The contact owns a 2019 harley davidson flhcs heritage classic motorcycle. The contact stated that the speedometer was fogging up during the daytime. The fuel gauge, rpm, transmission gear, and mileage were obstructed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was…”
“Safety condition exists whereas when shifting into 1st gear from neutral, intermittently, the transmission does not engage unless multiple attempts are made. This has caused me to almost drop the bike, multiple times, during attempting to start off after shifting into first. This has also caused a…”
“Bought a new 2019 hd herritage classic 114 (factory order) from the dealer with 5 miles on the odometer. The fuel gauge displays 5/8 full with a full tank of gas, and does not register less than 3/8 when empty. The bike currently has over 750 miles. The inaccurate fuel gauge reading is the same in…”
“The contact owns a 2019 harley davidson flhcs. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds during the day, the instrument cluster was significantly foggy and unreadable. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where the instrument cluster was replaced twice under warranty; however, the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhcs as of
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