CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse recalls
Motorcycle May Be Hard to Control at High Speed
Certain 2023 motorcycles may react unexpectedly and become difficult to control when traveling at certain high speeds, especially on rough roads or when hit by wind gusts.
Rear brake line may chafe and leak brake fluid
The rear brake line on these motorcycles may not be secured properly.
Most common 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
Motorcycle goes into limp mode without notice losing power until speed drop to below 20 MPH. it will limp along at 17 mph, but at highway speeds or busy roadway leads to dangerous situations. I had it to the dealer twice and they contacted Harley and they know it is a safety hazard, but they claim not to have a solution. It has happened to me personally 8 times and other riders with similarly models.
Riding the motorcycle in rush hour traffic, it completely lost all power in the fast lane. We had a semi right behind us that almost ran us over. We had to get to the side of the road with no power. We had it towed to the nearest Harley Davidson dealer. The drive belt chewed through the wiring harness with less than 150 miles on the motorcycle.
The contact owns a 2023 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure, the check engine warning light was displayed along with a triangle flashing on and off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50.
Bike is equipped with a sidestand position sensor that will shut engine down if sidestand is down and transmission is put in gear. Fault in system somewhere because mine has left me stranded when sensor kills engine with sidestand UP. With only 100 miles on it. FOUR TIMES. I live in the Arizona desert and it is VERY DANGEROUS to be stranded in 102 to 104 degrees without even any shade. Not to mention what would happen if it killed the engine going down the hiway at 70 mph or [XXX] in a curve. Harley has no idea what the problem is so I guess I have a $50,000 paper weight. I don't trust it. This problem WILL get someone killed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION A
The information system and screen are going blank. This affects turn signals and most system checks, radio and other electronic systems. The simply quit working. The dealer confirmed the issue and informed me it is a software issue affecting all Harley Davidson motorcycles with the LED screens. Harley Davidson is aware and of the issue but has not gotten a correction or issued a recall. They only way to get the system to work again is to disconnect the power supply and then reconnect it. The system not working and causing turn indicators not to work is a serious hazard.
2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse questions
Does the 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse: Motorcycle May Be Hard to Control at High Speed; Rear brake line may chafe and leak brake fluid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.