2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 6th out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 4 | 40% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 15,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 14,870 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (2)
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.
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.
Saddlebag fell off while driving. Dealer inspected and did not find cause. Previous recall fix had been completed.
Clutch became frozen in gear requiring towing. Event occurred twice. Difficulty getting into neutral. Dealer made repairs at my expense. There was a recall for these issues for later models!
After sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. Started right back up. Ok if fuel tank and pcm (seat) are covered or bike in…
On interstate water pump failure at 9000 miles on the bike. Had the water pump replaced at denver harley cost $810.00
2015 harley davidson flhtk. Consumer writes in regards to disturbing engine implosion. *ld the consumer stated while driving at high speeds the engine on the vehicle blew. *js
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 | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtk | 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report engine, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.