Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Flhtk years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtk year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Flhtk: 37 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2010 Flhtk: 29 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2011 Flhtk: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Flhtk: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 Flhtk: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2021 Flhtk: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 60 | 7 | 5 |
| Power Train | 30 | 12 | 2 |
| Engine | 26 | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhtk model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Flhtk | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Flhtk | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 Flhtk | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2020 Flhtk | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2019 Flhtk | 4 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Flhtk | 4 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 Flhtk | 8 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 Flhtk | 10 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Flhtk | 10 | 2 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Flhtk | 37 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Flhtk | 14 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Flhtk | 19 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Flhtk | 20 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Flhtk | 29 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Flhtk | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtk years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (29), 2011 (20), 2012 (19), 2014 (37) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtk year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Service Brakes, with 60 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.