2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse and 6 more models recall: Neutral Gear Displays When Transmission is Actually in Gear
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 3, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2026 FLHXLSE, FLTRXSTSE, FLHXSTSE, FLHXSE, FLHXL, FLTRXP, FLTRX, FLTRXL, and FLHX motorcycles. The engine control module (ECM) may communicate the incorrect gear position of neutral when the transmission is actually in gear.
- The risk
The motorcycle can experience unintended forward motion, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Who's affected
21,643 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxse, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxstse, 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx and 3 more models.
- Compared with
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
8 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 28, 2026 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flfb and 6 more models recall: Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil
- Sept. 16, 2024 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse, 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrx and 2 more models recall: Damaged Voltage Regulator Harness May Short (agency record)
- Dec. 8, 2023 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse recall: Motorcycle Difficult to Control at High Speeds (agency record)
- Oct. 4, 2023 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhxse, 2023 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse recall: Reduced Braking Ability from Brake Fluid Leak (agency record)
- Oct. 18, 2022 2019-2022 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, 2019-2022 Harley-Davidson Flrt, 2020-2022 Harley-Davidson Flhp and 18 more models recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0194.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Harley-Davidson Flhx 2026
- Harley-Davidson Flhxl 2026
- Harley-Davidson Flhxlse 2026
- Harley-Davidson Flhxse 2026
- Harley-Davidson Flhxstse 2026
- Harley-Davidson Fltrx 2026
- Harley-Davidson Fltrxl 2026
- Harley-Davidson Fltrxp 2026
- Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V730000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 21,643 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 0194 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record