2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcutg years
- Not enough data 9th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. That ranks 9th out of 17 Flhtcutg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,005 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | 2,005 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 10,219 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 25 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg recalls (2)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear brakes on a 2009 hd trike has very little stopping power,harley knows it has a problem because they started putting bigger brakes on the 2011 models. I thought that they would have to fix the 2009,and 2010 models.but there never was a recall on them.there is a safety problem when you can't…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson flhtcutg. The contact stated while driving various speed there was a slight vibration which caused two bolts to detach from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the engine mount dislodged and the head would need to be…
On the above date this vehicle caught on fire less than a minute after starting it. I had rode this vehicle to work and was at work for around two hours. Upon leaving work, i started the motorcycle without getting on and was reaching to put items in the trunk when the fire started. When walking up…
Rider experienced 2nd degree burns due to heat emanating from the engine during hot weather and stop-and-go traffic; rear cylinder shuts off and then motorcycle runs poorly (no acceleration); also affects braking (rear brake gets "mushy"); has resulted in discoloration of horn and air filer cover…
Heat coming off the exhaust/engine makes the bike unbearable to ride...especially when the weather gets warmer and you are stopped or going slowly in traffic. It will burn your right calf severely and harley davisdon refuses to admit the problem or offer a remedy for it. Also rear brakes squeal…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Flhtcutg | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhtcutg | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhtcutg | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Flhtcutg | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 Flhtcutg | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhtcutg | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 Flhtcutg | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Flhtcutg | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhtcutg | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhtcutg | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtcutg | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtcutg | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhtcutg | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcutg model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.