2014 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. That ranks 9th out of 17 Flhtcutg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 9,980 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 | 1 | 20% | 9,980 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 9,980 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 9,980 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.
Risk: If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCUTG, FXSBE, and FLSTNSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.
Risk: An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. If the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began in October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0154. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. The motorcycle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted and applied the lever on the…
On 15 April 2022 was riding my 2014 Tri glide on the highway way, as I was riding the bike pulled to the right causing me to go off the highway and into an embankment, dealership stated looked at bike and saw nothing wrong. You can push the bike and will still pull right.
Brake lights stay on
Clutch failed to disengage. After 1/2 hour cool down it worked normally . Then a few months later it happened again after riding 100 miles , cooled down then happened after 40 miles cool down then normal for 30 miles. Inability to downshift on motorcycle is dangerous. My mechanic said the fluid was…
After paying over $400 to get the pipes rebuilt by harley to take care of the heat on the right side of the motor i left for texas from ohio (i'm 72 years old).. The motor on the right side was so hot i had to buy a scarf to wet and put on the inside of my pants on the right side to keep my leg…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg years
← 2013 Flhtcutg · 2015 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 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhtcutg | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtcutg | 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.