2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 6 Flhcs 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: electrical system
1 report, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHCS. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer display became foggy and unreadable. The contact was unable to determine the speed of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The motorcycle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10.