2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 4th out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 58%), typically at around 18,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 58% | 18,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | 3,557 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 16% | 500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | 2,983 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 11% | 2,597 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 1,480 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 2,252 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 8,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 21,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk 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.
Rear brake failed, & no ABS. Push hard on pedal and NO BRAKES!!! Brake pedal very stiff and applies no brakes!! Almost got into wreck. It was close and I am calling it a wreck. Thank god I was going slow! This issue is highly dangerous!! Why doesn't the NHTSB give a [XXX]? (Rear brake has never…
Rear brake paddle hard to press in motion,and on highway
Front brake lever is very hard to pull, front brakes won't engage. This happened as i was riding on the highway and getting ready to exit. I tried to pump the brakes and it got better but only for a few minutes. I called my mechanic and he told me it was the abs control module. He said it's been…
When backing out of garage i could not depress the front brake handle, it was completely stuck and would not move.
Front brake leaver froze up as i was preparing to stop. Lucky rear brakes worked. The brake leaver is froze it will not operate.
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 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtk | 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
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 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 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.