2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 27, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtcu years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. That ranks 6th out of 16 Flhtcu model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 42,800 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes3 · ~42,800 mi
Power Train2 · ~10,445 mi
Engine1 · ~2,800 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes343%42,800——
Power Train229%10,445——
Engine114%2,800——
Tires114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2014: 2201422017: 1201712018: 1201812019: 1201912021: 1202112025: 120251

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

See attached document for complaint.

Tires · received Feb 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11645356

Cannot pull the front brake lever. Hard as a rock, the front brake is innoperative. Abs module failure. Happend at my house.

Service Brakes · received Mar 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11399806

Abs system module failure. Backing out of garage with ignition on, pulled front brake lever and it was locked, could not pull. Had no front brake. Had to stop bike by applying rear brake. Rear brake functioned as it should. If you turn bike off and let it sit for a few hours, brake pressure in…

Service Brakes · received Oct 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11269970

Hydraulic clutch failure the hydraulic clutch failed while riding city roads causing an unsafe stop, loss control, personal injury.

Power Train · received Sep 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11128798

We were on a road trip and while traveling in the hill country we started hearing a popping sound which at first thought it was the road tar popping because it was hot out. As we were descending down the hill i applied the rear brakes and found that they went all the way down and the vehicle failed…

Service Brakes · received Jun 10, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10994276

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?

Owners most often report service brakes, power train, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcu model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.