2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr recalls and problems

The 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr recalls

Recall 24V-719: Equipment

Reported Sep 26, 2024 · 12,929 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 13, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628.

2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 3,000 miles · reported May 13, 2019
Liquid gasoline expels from fuel tank overpressure vent tube, at a rate >5 drops/sec, anytime when the engine is running and the tank is at or below 1/2. Dealer warranty repair, 2nd attempt, solution was to reverse the vent line check valve so the fuel leak outflow stopped but now the fuel tank builds considerable pressure with ambient or other temperature rises leaving the only vent path as the gas cap removal. Video available of both fuel leak and fuel tank pressure relief. The fuel leak issue was first noticed on 07/09/2018; however it was not recognized to be a constant issue as the fuel…
Service Brakes · at 2,500 miles · reported May 7, 2019
For some reason the fuel cap vibrates quite loud at curtain RPM. I also had issues with the brakes. The rear brake was squealing a lot and at one point my front brake was going soft on me. The first time I had it in there for that reason they called me the next day and told me that they didn't hear anything, the brakes of the cap. Of course I was not happy with this and took it back the following week. This time they said the same thing, that it could be heard and nothing is wrong with the bike. After that I contacted harley directly and within 2 hour received a call from rommel harley and all…

Other Harley-Davidson Fxlr years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr: 24V-719 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.