2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
What could happen: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2024 FLHXSE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 24V672000 (manufacturer code 0186).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-258-2464.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
Consequence: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0186.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
10/11/2026 · Unknown Or Other
Upon the completion of an official oil consumption test and internal engine diagnostics at St. Louis Harley-Davidson, the service department returned my motorcycle to me with the engine oil dipstick left completely unthreaded and unsecured. Unaware of this mechanical oversight, I operated the vehicle on a 52-mile trip home, which included 44 miles at sustai…
10/11/2026 · Unknown Or Other
Upon the completion of an official oil consumption test and internal engine diagnostics at St. Louis Harley-Davidson, the service department returned my motorcycle to me with the engine oil dipstick left completely unthreaded and unsecured. Unaware of this mechanical oversight, I operated the vehicle on a 52-mile trip home, which included 44 miles at sustai…
09/17/2026 · Unknown Or Other
I suffered 2 incidents of heat prostration, while riding the motorcycle during hot summer weather conditions. Ambient temperatures were above 93 degrees. During one incident, I was stopped at a long, busy red stop light. In the 2nd incident, I was stuck waiting to get out of a busy parking lot. After the very excessive heat exposure to excessive engine…