Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail?

4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2004 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls, newest first

September 30, 2004NHTSA 04V4650002,828 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.
Consequence: These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
Remedy: Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. The recall began November 4, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling1
Suspension › Front1
Unknown or other1
Wheels1

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Other 2004 Harley-Davidson models

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Questions

Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail?: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.