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2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Flhc years?

Flhc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted3 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Flhc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc problems?

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Does the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V234000BrakesApril 13, 2026 · 16,994 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.

Consequence

Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I rode the bike to the end of driveway, turned around rode it back to the garage and the engine backfired and smoke started pouring out the exhaust and oil started pouring out the air breather, this bike had one mile on the odometer, it was the first time I drove the bike. The bike is at the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 29, 2026

2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc — common questions

Is the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.