2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 6th out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,620 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 5 | 50% | 14,620 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 40% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 9,960 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 9,960 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) 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 inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.
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 Dunlop back tire cracked in center while less than half worn. Thread depth new is 8/32 inch and tire check 5/32 inch.
The coolant pump failed causing the engine to over heat which I was informed is a known issue with this year model. Plus my ABS system failed which makes the bike unable to operate.
We were on a major highway going approximately 70 mph when the brakes instantly locked up. We went from 70 to 0 in seconds. We barely made it to the shoulder as we needed to clear other bikes. People behind us claim the brake lights never came on nor did the abs light to indicate an issue. The…
Abs failure, no abs failure light on. Riding on i82 between kennewick wa and umatilla or. Riding at 70 mph, attempted to brake for slow moving traffic and discovered rear brake pedal in hydraulic lock condition, unable to push pedal down...so no rear brake. Almost had an accident. Was able to get…
Last year at aprox 20k miles on a long stretch of highway the front wheel bearings failed and almost lost control of the motorcycle, had to have it hauled in on wrecker to get fixed under warranty and they did not pay for that , well here it is aprox 13k miles since then and it has happened again
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 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtk | 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 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report service brakes, wheels, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.