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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The motorcycle can experience unintended forward motion, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- 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 on November 6, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0194.
Recall number 26V730000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Skyline os version 5057D software update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Exhaust smoke, oil carry-over or milky oil (M8 models with transmission-mounted breather)
- Skyline os version 5057D software update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Aftermarket exhaust header debris
- Skyline os version 5057D software update
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Is the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse?
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How many recalls does the 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxlse have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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