2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
The 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer (1 complaint), Otheri Am Not Sure (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, potentially affecting up to 212,565 vehicles.
Recall 25V375000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 82,117 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V591000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 65,224 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V591000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 65,224 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otheri Am Not Sure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Big tech or the military are killing us citizens via software
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.
Safety Rating for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 2 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 5 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS (current)
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 0 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 1 complaint
- 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 3 complaints
- 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — 2 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints