The worst 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
- Risk
- When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on April 16, 2025. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Recall number 26V270000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 2026 softail crankcase porosity screening
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Exhaust smoke, oil carry-over or milky oil (M8 models with transmission-mounted breather)
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Updates to 2026 softail service manual
- Aftermarket exhaust header debris
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
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Questions about the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR
Is the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR.
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How many recalls does the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXBR have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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