2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

I recently purchased, 9/12/2025, a 2025 Harley FLTRX. The turn signals operate erratically. When approaching a turn I energize the appropriate turn signal and it may or may not stay on for more than 3-4 seconds before reaching the turn. I am trying to concentrate on the traffic and not looking to see if my turn signal is still energized. I recently had a near miss with another vehicle due to this issue. I spoke to the dealership and Harley Davidson Motor Company and they are not aware of any turn signal issues. I have been monitoring this issue over the last 4 weeks and it occurs more often than not.

This is a Safety Concern with the Skyline OS, the software that runs on the motorcycle. Most users use Apple CarPlay or equivalent for navigation on the motorcycle. For the Apps to work, you must have a headset connected to the motorcycle via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth system is not reliable and has constant disconnects. Sometimes it will work great, most times it does not. When you lose connection from the headset, you lose navigation. I recently traveled around Lake Superior and found my self wanting to try to reconnect while riding, watching the screen (which is also a touch screen), trying to get my navigation back, or parking on the side of the rode. I hope you can understand where this a safety concern. Taking your eyes off the road longer than normal or taking a hand off the handle bar to touch the screen. There are several complaints on this topic if you search for it. Roadglide.org is one reference, you can search headset disconnect, headset reconnect. I have tried several different Bluetooth devices with no change, and these devices work flawless when connected to other systems. I have tried to reach out to Harley via the customer service phone number, after being on hold for 30 minutes, I gave up. Based on other peoples reviews, Harley is not responsive and the shops are not having any luck solving this. Hoping you can help push Harley along, before someone gets injured from this. I truly believe this is software based or the device that controls the Bluetooth. Thank you for your help.

The contact owns a 2025 Harley-Davidson FLTRX. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The check engine warning light and a yellow triangle warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden to a nearby lot. The contact inspected the motorcycle and checked the fluids. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle and continued riding; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was driven to the intended destination. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding to the dealer the following day. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the mobile technician arrived at the residence, and the motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with wiring failure. The motorcycle was repaired; however, the failure recurred the following day. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

The contact owns a 2025 Harley-Davidson FLTRX. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The check engine warning light and a yellow triangle warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden to a nearby lot. The contact inspected the motorcycle and checked the fluids. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle and continued riding; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was driven to the intended destination. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding to the dealer the following day. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the mobile technician arrived at the residence, and the motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with wiring failure. The motorcycle was repaired; however, the failure recurred the following day. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

I am looking for help in reporting an issue. I have been told by my dealership they understand it is a problem; however, there is nothing they can do about it even though it is a safety issue. My motorcycle has been prematurely canceling the turn signals, prior to a partial/full turn since the date of purchase [XXX]. Nearly every time the left/right turn signals were activated, in a straight away and at a relative constant speed, they would turn off after 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 12, 14, 15 or 18 blinks. There is no pattern to the number of turn signal blinks and premature cancellation except that it generally happens between 10 and 44 mph. Very rarely would the turn signals make it to 20 blinks (1 out of 10-14 turn signal activations), unless the motorcycle was at highway speeds above 45ish mph. This unpredictable pattern makes dangerous conditions for the rider, especially during city traffic patterns. Many times, I have approached an intersection and applied left/right turn signals and have started to make a turn only to notice my turn signals have prematurely canceled and the other drivers were not aware of my intent to turn. Once I noticed the turn signals were canceling early, I often had to activate them two or three times before I completed a turn. I took my bike to Harley Davidson 27 May 2025 and explained to the service department that the turn signals were cancelling prematurely. I was told that it only affects a small % of bikes and that HD corporate knows it is a problem but is still selling bikes without verifying if the fault exists. I was told they don't have a fix and advise the customer to keep riding the bike even though they know it might likely result in injury/death at some point. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)