2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
11/10/2013 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY 02 ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHEN DOING A TRANSMISSION SERVICE I FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL FILLED WITH METAL SHAVINGS AND THE FLUID CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PIECES OF VARIOUS SIZES. PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK AS LARGE AS ONE AND ONE FOURTH INCHES LONG IN THE FLUID. THE DIPSTICK HAD BROKEN OFF, IT APPEARS THIS METAL IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD UP TO THE…
08/03/2011 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR WHICH CONSISTED OF REPLACING THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800.
06/30/2009 · Electrical system
MY 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC HAS UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY ON ME NOW THREE TIMES. I WAIT FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND IT WILL RETURN. I THINK I HAVE ONE OF THEIR BAD MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS. FORTUNATELY, THE BIKE WAS STOPPED WHEN THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. *TR
07/14/2002 · Fuel system
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE TO FRONT FUEL INJECTOR. FAILED AT 660 MILES, 4432 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 5630 MILES. FAILURE SHUTS DOWN FRONT CYLINDER CAUSING CYCLE TO RUN ON ONE CYLINDER AND BACKFIRE WHILE OBTAINING MAXIMUM SPEED OF 20 - 25 MPH.*AK