CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr recalls
Wrong tire pressure label can overload front tire
The VIN label on these motorcycles may list a front tire inflation pressure that is lower than the front gross axle weight rating requires.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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 TANK WAS NORMALLY KEPT BETWEEN FULL AND 5/8 DUE TO COMMUTE PATTERN. ON 04/07/2019 IT WAS NOTICED
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 OF A SUDDEN IT TURNS OUT THAT THE PART NUMBER AS MY GAS CAP WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND THE NEW M
2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr questions
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr: Wrong tire pressure label can overload front tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxlr 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.