2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcutg years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. That ranks 5th out of 17 Flhtcutg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 10,600 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 43% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
All #'s/times are approx. At 2:15p, sun to back, and 30-35mph going into a curve, bike went off road. No brake lights, New tire, 406 miles on it, 6.6 miles fr: dealership, 3rd time there for random electrical issues, radio, starting, etc. Less than 1 mile tested in parking lot. Battery replaced…
The contact's husband owned a 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 30-35 MPH on a curve, the brake pedal or caliber was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated the motorcycle rolled over and her husband jumped off and fell…
Failure of the compensator-i also hear from hd mechanics that so many of these have failed it should be a recall. I was lucky, mine failed when i had a trailer to tow it. However, the failure of the compensator did cost me $4500 to repair for a $299 part. Please check to see if hd is having that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson flhtcutg. While driving downhill at approximately 15-20 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the motorcycle. As a result of the brake failure, the contact crashed into a guardrail. A police report was…
Cpsc: i1460341a. 2012 harley-davidson flhtcutg. Consumer stated the rear driver differential unexpectedly failed. *ln the motorcycle was repaired. *jb
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg years
← 2011 Flhtcutg · 2013 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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtcutg | 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.