2019 Harley-Davidson FLHXS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
7,341 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 4 complaints (75.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11222060 · 2019-06-24 (June 24, 2019)
TRANSMISSIONS OIL IS GOING IN TO THE PRIMARY AND LEAVING THE TRANSMISSION DRY OIL IT ONLY HAPPENS ON THE 2019 FLUX WITH THE 114 IN IT THAT WE HAVE SEEN SO FAR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,934 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424952 · 2021-07-15 (July 15, 2021)
The contact owns a 2019 Harley Davidson Street Glide. The contact stated while riding 70 mph, the contact started smelling smoke coming from the motorcycle. The contact pulled over to the side of road and saw oil spilling from the motorcycle. The contact continued riding until he reached his residence. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer who inspected the motorcycle and diagnosed the failure as a base gasket leak and head gasket leak. The contact decided not to have the local dealer repair the motorcycle instead took the motorcy…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,747 miles reported. Look up ODI 11424952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11560936 · 2023-12-19 (December 19, 2023)
HARLEY DAVISON trans.in these Milwaukee 8 street glide has a 3rd gear problem. i have had min into Harley dealer now 5 times for same problem. when going on road the and you apply power for me take out he trans. and the topper was warranty dropped me now and refuse to fix the bike let alone cover it. when i bought bike everything done to it was done at dealer and by the book and now i'm left out to buy a 4000 trans when dealer and warranty approved screaming eagle kit. this is frustrating so now i'm asking what next?????
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11560936 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11583383 · 2024-04-16 (April 16, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHXS. The contact stated that upon a routine oil change, oil was discovered leaking out of the primary oil cover. A dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an extensive diagnostic test needed to be performed to determine the cause of the failure. The motorcycle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the connection between the engine output shaft and the transmission was sucking fluid out of the transmission. The contact stated that…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11583383 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.