NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 Flrt. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt, describing incidents dated October 8, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11619640 · Filed
wiring caught fire spark plug cables ignited and melted
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.
Unintended Activation of One Rear Brake
NHTSA #19V843000 · Traction Control System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 22, 2019 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 12,624 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0175 · Owners notified December 2, 2019 · Vehicles built March 3, 2019 – November 5, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
Safety consequence
Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0175.
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.safercar.gov.
Other Harley-Davidson Flrt model years
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