NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 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 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, describing incidents dated July 31, 2023 to April 16, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11655472 · Filed
This is my second report on 2021 street glide special. Bike goes into limp mode whenever it wants to. This has happened at idle at a light, driving 25 MPH in town and running at 65 MPH on the freeway. Bike was at the dealer for a month in 2022 and they claimed nothing was wrong. The first time was…
ODI #11541898 · Filed
The bike randomly goes into limp mode. When codes are pulled they are always the same ECM and ABS codes. Took the bike to Harley Dealer they said they couldn't find anything wrong and couldn't duplicate it. It's happened four times now. Leaving a stoplight and entering a freeway are two examples…
Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #22V781000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2022 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 199,419 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0635 · Owners notified November 2, 2022
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
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.
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