2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 3 Flhc model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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
1 report, newest first.
Service brakes, Jul 29, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Harley Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact inspected the motorcycle and saw that the rear brake rotor disc was warped. The dealer was made aware of the failure and suggested to the contact to not ride the motorcycle until it was repaired. The motorcycle was not repaired and was awaiting the brake replacement parts to arrive at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,800.