6
recalls
The Harley-Davidson FL has 6 recalls covering 286,355 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1990: 3
Units affected
286K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Harley-Davidson FL by component
- Electrical system2 · 42K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 243K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 2,263 units
Harley-Davidson FL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1997 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, Softail (1998): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 97V227000 | Other or not stated | 2,012 |
| Oct 22, 1996 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX, Softail, XL (1994-1997): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 96V204000 | Crash risk | 176,515 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, FL, FX, Sportster (1996): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 96V103000 | Crash risk | 251 |
| Nov 30, 1992 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX, FXD, FXR (1990-1991): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V173000 | Fire | 66,046 |
| Sep 4, 1992 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX (1989-1990): Electrical systemNo. 92V125000 | Fire | 6,838 |
| Jan 22, 1992 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX (1988-1990): Electrical systemNo. 92V011000 | Other or not stated | 34,693 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FL have?
6 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson FL, for 286,355 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson FL?
Electrical system: named in 5 of the 11 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson FL, then engine and engine cooling (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.