AI Damage2025 Harley-Davidson Flhp: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhp filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. The maker issued 23 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 23
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 18 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Rear brake rotor caliper and shoe tolerances. Motorcycle only six months in use with only 3,000 miles, heat buildup in rear rim and caliper on interstate traveling at speed limit. Rear rim too hot to touch by hand. Rear rotor warped and rear brake shoe glazed over.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhp has 2 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 1, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.9.4)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.8.3)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.7.3)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1722 (REV A)
EXHAUST SMOKE, OIL CARRY-OVER OR MILKY OIL (M8 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BREATHER). PURPOSE: Revision A. Purpose for Service Bulletin. This bulletin informs dealers about: • The cause and effects of moisture in…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.6.2)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1679
AFTERMARKET EXHAUST HEADER DEBRIS. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.5.2)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN PAB1177
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AUDIO POWERED BY ROCKFORD FOSGATE P&A WIRING SCHEMATICS. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers and technicians that there are Parts and Accessories (P&A) Wiring Schematics for…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV C)
DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.4.3). PURPOSE: Revision C. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.4.3)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV B)
DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.3.2). PURPOSE: Revision B. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.3.2)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
NHTSA lists 23 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
NHTSA lists 23 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhp from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.