8
recalls
The Harley-Davidson Softail has 8 recalls covering 279,316 vehicles as reported; model year 2005 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2005: 2
Units affected
279K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 Softail by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 199K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 21K units
- Electrical system1 · 52K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 6,964 units
Harley-Davidson Softail recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, Softail (2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 14V794000 | Crash risk | 19,015 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail (2011): Engine and engine coolingNo. 11V037000 | Crash risk | 6,964 |
| Apr 26, 2007 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flstc, Flstf, Flstn, Flstsc and 6 more (2007): Electrical systemNo. 07V173000 | Fire | 52,240 |
| Dec 23, 2004 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, Softail, Sportster, Touring (2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 04V607000 | Crash risk | 9,501 |
| Sep 30, 2004 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, Dyna Glide, Dyna WIDE-GLIDE, Road King and 4 more (2004-2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 04V465000 | Fire | 2,828 |
| Jul 23, 1999 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna Glide, Flstc, Flstf, Flsts and 12 more (1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 99V200000 | Fire | 10,241 |
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail. 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 Softail have?
8 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson Softail, for 279,316 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson Softail?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 10 of the 49 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson Softail, then fuel system, gasoline (7). 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.