Harley-Davidson Softail recalls & problems by year
12 recalls and 44 owner complaints across 13 model years (1995–2012).
Most complaints20037 complaints
Most recalls20053 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | — | — | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | — | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 8 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 7 complaints
- Power train — 6 complaints
- Electrical system — 4 complaints
- Wheels — 4 complaints
- Suspension — 3 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 3 complaints
- Tires — 2 complaints