2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
2 recalls — 3 complaints — 56 TSBs
25V375000 Jun 6, 2025
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previousl... Read more
23V591000 Aug 22, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorb... Read more
Consequence
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
SEATS
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Apr 12, 2023
The third-row power seat fails to detect obstructions and continues closing under resistance, even when encountering large objects such as a fully loaded backpack. The seat does not stop or reverse, indicating a failure of the obstruction detection / anti-pinch safety feature. This creates a crushin... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2021
The rear axle hub bolt on my 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost failed to meet design safety standards and is subject to Recall 23S65. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership and is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the bolt can shear off without warning, causin... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Aug 29, 2023
On Aug 28 2023 I drove my car to Cumberland’s for a coffee (.9miles/3m away) on my way back at a stop sign, before turning left onto 129, my car shut off. I pushed the engine button, it restarted & I made it back to my house. Since owning this car this same situation has happened randomly several ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
56 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
PAB1144
Dec 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 202
PAB1144
Dec 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 202
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
PAB1144
Nov 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harl
PAB1144
Nov 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harl
M1611
Oct 23, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
M1611
Oct 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
M1611
Oct 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
PAB1143
Oct 9, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143
Oct 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143
Oct 9, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143
Oct 9, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143
Oct 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1142
Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142
Aug 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142
Aug 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142
Aug 21, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
M1600
Aug 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday Jul
M1600
Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday Jul
PAB1140
Jul 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1140: CALIFORNIA SCREAMINa?? EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the availability of the new Bluetooth Screamina?? Eagle Pro Street Tuner for California models.
PAB1140
Jul 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1140: CALIFORNIA SCREAMINa?? EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the availability of the new Bluetooth Screamina?? Eagle Pro Street Tuner for California models.
M1586
Apr 28, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1586: SCREAMIN' EAGLE OIL PUMP INCORRECTLY MACHINED. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has found a quality issue with the Screamin' Eagle Oil Pump and how to check inventory for this condition. Ma
M1507
Dec 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 201
M1507
Dec 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 201
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
PAB1111
Jul 5, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1111: 2021 VEHICLES - SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To notify dealers of Screamin' EagleA? Street Tuner 49-State (only) calibrations for 2021 vehicles are now available. Sc
M1535
Mar 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL AND ISHEET HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS UPDATE: MODULAR BRAKE LINE KITS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018-2021 Softail
M1535
Mar 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL AND ISHEET HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS UPDATE: MODULAR BRAKE LINE KITS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018-2021 Softail
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535
Sep 20, 2021
010000 STEERING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1520
Mar 26, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1520: 2021 INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revised. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers. Harley-Davidson Technical Service is providing an initial care program for a number
M1520
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1520: 2021 INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revised. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers. Harley-Davidson Technical Service is providing an initial care program for a number
M1520
Mar 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1520: 2021 INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revised. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers. Harley-Davidson Technical Service is providing an initial care program for a number
TA0006
Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006
Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006
Jan 27, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS across all model years (2020–2026).
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Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths