2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtk years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. That ranks 9th out of 15 Flhtk model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,263 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 2 | 50% | 1,263 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 10,022 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 16,662 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
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.
Loss of oil pressure, power, and engine failure at highway speed due to oil sump and failure of oil pump. Vehicle was traveling at highway speed on restricted access road.
Tire developed slicing in the tread have had multiple harley dealers tell me they have seen this problem
When slowing for a stop the engine will stall when the clutch lever is pulled in. The bike must be switched off then back on and restarted. This is an intermittent problem that the dealer could not reproduce. However, a little research on internet shows a lot of owners with the new milwaukee 8…
Head bolt broke on front cylinder of engine causing head gasket to fail, which led to oil leak from head gasket. This led to engine oil being leaked onto side of motorcycle as well as on passenger boots and onto rear tire. This occurred while vehicl was travelling on highway with engine at…
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 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtk | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhtk | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Owners most often report engine, power train, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.