2002 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Dt: the contact owned a 2002 harley davidson softail fxsts. The contact was complaining about a fuel system problem. He purchased the motorcycle brand new and in the winter the gas tank rusted in less than three years. . Harley davidson put a liner inside the gas tank to prevent it from rusting…”
“The motorcycle overheated excessively, which was caused by the oil tank being located directly under seat.ts also the clutch was readjusted.*jb”
“The motorcycle overheated excessively, which was caused by the oil tank being located directly under seat.ts also the clutch was readjusted.*jb”
“The spokes are corroding and turning black after only two weeks of ownership. The dealer has been contacted. Ph (model/standard fxsti) scc”
“When accelerating the motorcycle will not move. When consumer opens the throttle completely, motorcycle then lurches forward, posing a safety hazard to the rider and other vehicles/pedestrians.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.