2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2021 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtk years
More complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 5th out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 64%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes9 · ~15,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~4,350 mi
Structure2 · ~7,655 mi
Engine1 · ~10 mi
Steering1 · ~17,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~85,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes964%15,000——
Power Train214%4,350——
Structure214%7,655——
Engine17%10——
Steering17%17,000——
Unknown or Other17%85,000——
Vehicle Speed Control17%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 3 complaints
2013: 2201322014: 1201412016: 1201612017: 2201722018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 3202032021: 120211

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Abs brake issues. Locking up

Service Brakes · received Jan 14, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11388215

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 25 MPH, WHILE APPLYING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON…

Service Brakes · received May 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11326501

My front brakes on my 2013 harley dose not work most of the time and it is hard to pull in the brake lever to where when i pull the brake lever in and can not move the lever with no brakes...and some times the front wheel locks up by just sitting or at a stop light and my speed control stops…

Service Brakes · received May 22, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11325581

Both brakes failure during stop arriving home low speed. Abs system dead

Service Brakes · received Jan 5, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11297271

Highway riding. Transmission shifter return spring broke. Bikes has 6000 miles. Unable to change gears

Power Train · received Jun 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11222333

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?

Owners most often report service brakes, power train, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 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 2013 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.