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2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs 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 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs, describing incidents dated May 1, 2021 to June 8, 2023.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11544519 · Filed September 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHCS. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer display became foggy and unreadable. The contact was unable to determine the speed of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The motorcycle was not…
ODI #11526033 · Filed June 8, 2023
Big tech or the military are killing us citizens via software
ODI #11421109 · Filed June 16, 2021
Throttle control sensor failed while riding motorcycle. Possibility of being hit or stranded on side of the road. Vehicle taken to Dealership, who confirmed that it was a Faulty Throttle Control Sensor. I have found that this has been a Known Issue on Harley Davidson Ride by Wire Throttle Control…

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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

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 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs. 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 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs.

Electrical System

ODI #11544519

Incident: May 1, 2021 · Filed: September 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHCS. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer display became foggy and unreadable. The contact was unable to determine the speed of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The motorcycle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10.

Other/I am not sure

ODI #11526033

Incident: June 8, 2023 · Filed: June 8, 2023

Big tech or the military are killing us citizens via software

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11421109

Incident: June 11, 2021 · Filed: June 16, 2021

Throttle control sensor failed while riding motorcycle. Possibility of being hit or stranded on side of the road. Vehicle taken to Dealership, who confirmed that it was a Faulty Throttle Control Sensor. I have found that this has been a Known Issue on Harley Davidson Ride by Wire Throttle Control System for as far back as 2010 and Replacement Parts are on National Back-order. There were no advance warnings that this Failure would occur, nor were there any warning lights or codes when it did happen.

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