AI Damage2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs: common problems
Owners of the 2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels and suspension. The maker issued 60 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 60
What fails most often
- 1 Wheels 50% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 50% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 50% of all complaints
- Wheels: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Suspension: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Visibility: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Motorcycle purchased brand new, stock configuration, mirrors too short for anyone to see behind them. Manufacturer (harley-davidson) wants you to purchase "long stem mirrors" to fix the problem. Unsafe vehicle right out the door.
Motorcycle has exhibited a front end bounce or hopping through all operating speeds. This causes the motorcycle to become unstable and unpredictable during operation.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Fxlrs has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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 M1733
COSMETIC CYLINDER STAINING (ALL MILWAUKEE-EIGHT MODELS). PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that cosmetic staining or etching on the inside of the cylinder bore does not have an impact on engine…
- 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 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 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…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1713
DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.1.5). PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on…
NHTSA lists 60 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 2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels, suspension, visibility. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs?
NHTSA lists 60 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 2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 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 2020 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.