2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 55%), typically at around 31,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk 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 | 11 | 55% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 16,908 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 100 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 30 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (2)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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 contact owns a 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic) was performed; however, while riding and coming to a complete stop, the front…
When i went to apply the rear brake the pedal was solid and brakes would not engage. I narrowly avoided crashing but not my bike is not safe to ride. After research i have found that harley has been aware of abs failure for many years that was caused by poor design of their abs system. However it…
I had just pulled out onto the highway in high traffic area and my motorcycle started producing a clanking noise from the primary case and after doing extensive research, come to the conclusion that the primary compensator was failing. At the time this happened, my cycle also dropped voltage from…
Had brake recall done for brake flushing but intermittently the brake pedal get hard and will not stop the vehicle with the rear brake. Harley dealer flushed the fluid but there is a problem with the abs controller and they say that's not part of the recall. I have flushed the fluid every year by…
Loss of braking- after service of brake fluid recall- brakes failed at 70 mph on freeway. The front brake handle became stiff and had no movement or braking.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtk years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Flhtk | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Flhtk | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhtk | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhtk | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhtk | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtk | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtk | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhtk | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtk | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtk | 37 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhtk | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtk | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtk | 29 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtk | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtk model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.