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The worst 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
Recall number 22V781000 · Recall details
Traction control system
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0175.
Recall number 19V843000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT 76
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines. purpose
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- Battery warranty guidelines. purpose
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes. purpose
- Cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models). purpose
- 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes. purpose
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes. purpose
What 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT
Is the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT, fewer than a typical FLRT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and traction control system.
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