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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 3 Flhc model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 3
Primary concernEngine and engine cooling1 reports · 33% of complaints
Owner complaints3Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine and engine cooling1
  2. Fuel/propulsion system1
  3. Other or unspecified1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Suspension, rear, shock absorberJun 6, 2025

    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.

    A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

    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 previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Campaign 25V375000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Suspension, rear, shock absorberAug 22, 2023

    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 absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

    A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Campaign 23V591000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Other or unspecified, Sep 13, 2021

    Failed: Clutch cable. Internal lining (yellow in attached photo) came loose and pulled out at the clutch hand control end. Cable saved. Safety: Occurred while riding. Caused difficulty disengaging the clutch making stopping difficult. Confirmed by dealer: Showed cable to local Harley Davidson dealer owner. He took photo to contact Harley Davidson. Dealer not aware of this as a problem and has not seen before. Vehicle Inspected: No. Additional Info: Cable has been maintained by using recommended lubricant (Harley Lube) at prescribed intervals. Vehicle has only 9037 miles.