2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcutg years
- Not enough data 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. That ranks 2nd out of 17 Flhtcutg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 313 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22% | 4,064 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 4,064 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 575 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 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.
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 brakes seem to be locked up at times when you put the reverse drive in. You can step down on the foot brake, and it frees up. This trike has less than 14000 miles on it the trike is a 2011 triglide, and it is now nov 2015. The park brake is adjusted all the way out, and does not hold at all…
The exhaust burns my leg when i stop for a light or anything else. $35,000.00 and cant use it when ambient temp is above 80 unless i want to go to the hospital with 2nd degree burns. *tr
On july 7, 2013, while traveling eastbound in the lefthand lane of us highway 64 just outside nashville, north carolina, well below the posted speed limit, the left rear tire of a 2011 harley-davidson tri-glide (model flhtcutg) detached and swerved away from the tri-glide. The tri-glide veered left…
Driving 70 mph on highway put on brakes to exit at offramp bike dies complete shut off no throttle no anything coast to stop on off ramp bike will not start at all trouble code p1511 which is the throttle managment system is dead 2nd time this has happened first time was at 30 mph after sitting…
While on a ride with my wife on a county road in idaho i started feeling a vibration. Within 5 sec. The left rear tire of my harley tri-glide came off causing me to lose control. The bike slide into on coming traffic and into a ditch. The tire traveled appox. 50 yards down the road before stopping…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg years
← 2010 Flhtcutg · 2012 Flhtcutg →
| 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 | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhtcutg | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Flhtcutg | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.