2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
The 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS, potentially affecting up to 199,419 vehicles.
Recall 22V781000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 199,419 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 at 13,000 miles, Bike is currently at 28,000 and problem still here. Check engine light comes on and codes all run you in circles. Resetting ECM seems to be a short term fix. This is a very dangerous problem that needs to be addressed.
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. There is no warning before going into limp mode.
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. There is no warning before going into limp mode.
Safety Rating for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PAB1111 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' Eagle® Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Screamin' Eagle Smart Tune Pro Automatic Tuning Module is currently a no-fit for 2021 Softail, Touring, Custom...
M1522 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1522: 2021 TOURING - POWER OUTLET - PINNED INCORRECTLY. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to notify Dealers that the inner fairing front power outlet [132B] on certain 2021 Touring, Touring Police and Trike Models may have been pinned incorrectly. For models indicated built on and or before 2021-02-11.
M1522 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1522: 2021 TOURING - POWER OUTLET - PINNED INCORRECTLY. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to notify Dealers that the inner fairing front power outlet [132B] on certain 2021 Touring, Touring Police and Trike Models may have been pinned incorrectly. For models indicated built on and or before 2021-02-11.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 6 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 7 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 7 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 5 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 2 complaints
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS (current)
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXS — 1 complaint
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