How many recalls does the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse have?

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 199,419 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V781000 2022-10-18 199,419 affected

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As…

Consequence

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The hill assist(vehicle hold control) feature in the rdrs system wont release the front wheel brake as it is supposed to on steeper inclines which is the entire purpose of the device. It works on shallow inclines but on steeper ones it wont release. Causes you to miss gaps in traffic to pull out…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-07-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhxse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.