2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That is the most of any Flhtk model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is engine (12 complaints, 32%), typically at around 450 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 37owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 32% | 450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 22% | 6,138 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 19% | 700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 16% | 1,363 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 1,042 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 1,025 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 425 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 5,395 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 7,275 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 80 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.
Risk: A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.
Risk: 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 has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. 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 ABS module has failed on my HD FLHTK causing the rear brake to stop working with no warning. The dealer has my bike but said the module is out of stock and is back ordered until April of 2024. Doing an internet search reveals this is a known problem, sometimes causing both front and rear brakes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson electra glide ultra (flhtk). While driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the saddle bag fell off the vehicle. The contact was able to retrieve the saddle bag and drove home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no…
The 2014 harley-davidson service manual touring models (99483-14) contains a procedure for brake fluid replacement which does not require taking the vehicle to the dealer unless air is introduced into the brake system. Subsequent to the publication of this manual, some 2008-2011 harley-davidson…
Faulty abs system. Myself and many of my friends are very concerned about the abs systems on our harleys. The recall covers from 2008-2011. We are not quite sure of why you would let harley continue to manufacture motorcycles with a faulty system that would allow brakes to lock up instead of the…
Traveling at highway speed the check engine light and overheat light came on. I immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. After consulting with local hd dealer by phone was advised to have the bike towed to the dealer for repair (per hd memo). Problem was determined to be a faulty water pump…
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 | 37 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhtk | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtk | 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.