2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtc years
- Not enough data 11th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 11th out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 28,350 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 100% | 28,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While in traffic on a busy road the motorcycle lost all throttle response and went into "limp mode". During this time the engine rpm's immediately dropped and i was forced to cross two lanes of traffic at moving at highway speeds to safely pull the motorcycle to a stop. I was only able to achieve a…
I was leaving work on saturday about 4:15 with my motorcycle. I was approaching the area where i turn to go in front of the building to exit out to the road. As i was braking, about to turn, the bike accelerated causing the rear wheel to lose traction and the bike went down. When the bike went…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtc | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhtc | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.