2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide (FLTRX) problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Recalls
Electrical System #24V672000 · 2024 · 46,923 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2024 flhx, flhxse, fltrx, fltrxse, and fltrxstse motorcycles. the voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. a short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
Risk: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 23, 2024. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0186.
Engine And Engine Cooling #26V270000 · 2026 · 88,039 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 nhtsa.gov april 16, 2025. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 9 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Want the full repair deets? Get the service manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2024 Road Glide.
Motorcycle-specific service manuals with step-by-step procedures (Clymer is part of Haynes).
Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.
Downloadable service manuals. Pay once, keep it.
Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure
Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide problems?
In 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.
Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).