2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLHTCU103 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103. That is the most of any FLHTCU103 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 33%), typically at around 31,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 33% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 6,566 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 37,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 37,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 2,494 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 11,901 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 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.
2012 road glide ultra. Abs module has gone bad at 48000 miles. This seems to becoming a common problem. It is very expensive to replace and the brakes do not function now. Motorcycle is not road worth and now parked.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALER [redacted], LOCATED AT 1 FORT ARGYLE RD, SAVANNAH, GA 31419) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson flhtcu electra glide ultra motorcycle. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and difficult to depress. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was…
Kickstand spring broke causing bike to jump ninto 180 degree crash
Start vehicle and no charging. Less than 12v on dash gauge. 2nd time in two weeks this has happened. Check engine and battery light come on. 3 miles down the road, and voltage is now 14v. Check engine and battery light switch off. Suspect a faulty voltage regulator. Had this happen on the 05 flhtcu…
Other Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 FLHTCU103 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103?
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 FLHTCU103 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLHTCU103 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.