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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc, describing incidents dated April 16, 2021 to July 21, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11752016 · Filed July 22, 2026
While idle fuel pushes out of overflow tube. The tank is usually not even half full when this happens. This has been a known issue with the manufacturer but haven't sent a recall out for it. They said they know that the pressure regulator was installed incorrectly from the factory.
ODI #11477147 · Filed August 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC Heritage Classic. The contact stated while riding approximately 75 miles at 3500rpm at approximately 3,500 RPM, there was an oil pump defect in the sump. There also was unusual metal-on-metal sound. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto exhaust. The…
ODI #11432710 · Filed September 13, 2021
Failed: Clutch cable. Internal lining (yellow in attached photo) came loose and pulled out at the clutch hand control end. Cable saved. Safety: Occurred while riding. Caused difficulty disengaging the clutch making stopping difficult. Confirmed by dealer: Showed cable to local Harley Davidson dealer…

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Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure

NHTSA #25V375000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice

Reported June 6, 2025 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 82,117 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0188 · Owners notified July 1, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Rear Shock Absorber Fastener May Break

NHTSA #23V591000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2023 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 65,224 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0181 · Owners notified September 8, 2023

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Safety consequence

A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11752016

Incident: July 21, 2026 · Filed: July 22, 2026

While idle fuel pushes out of overflow tube. The tank is usually not even half full when this happens. This has been a known issue with the manufacturer but haven't sent a recall out for it. They said they know that the pressure regulator was installed incorrectly from the factory.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11477147

Incident: April 16, 2021 · Filed: August 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC Heritage Classic. The contact stated while riding approximately 75 miles at 3500rpm at approximately 3,500 RPM, there was an oil pump defect in the sump. There also was unusual metal-on-metal sound. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto exhaust. The oil warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was a loss of power while riding at a lower speed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that after removing the the pump, there was not enough oil inside the pump. The contact was informed that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,300. The consumer states that the oil leaks on long rides and Harley has a service bulletin for M8 engines 2017 to 2020 for oil pump sump problems.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11432710

Incident: September 8, 2021 · Filed: September 13, 2021

Failed: Clutch cable. Internal lining (yellow in attached photo) came loose and pulled out at the clutch hand control end. Cable saved. Safety: Occurred while riding. Caused difficulty disengaging the clutch making stopping difficult. Confirmed by dealer: Showed cable to local Harley Davidson dealer owner. He took photo to contact Harley Davidson. Dealer not aware of this as a problem and has not seen before. Vehicle Inspected: No. Additional Info: Cable has been maintained by using recommended lubricant (Harley Lube) at prescribed intervals. Vehicle has only 9037 miles.

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