2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtkl years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. That is the most of any Flhtkl model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 230 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner 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 Flhtkl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 230 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 8,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl 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.
Headlight fogs up while in operation causing limited lighting. I was told by the dealer that this was an environmental issue and not a safety issue. The motorcycle is still under full manufacturer warranty. I was told by the dealership that because it is an environmental issue and not a safety…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhtkl. While driving, the steering wobbled without warning. After stopping the vehicle, the handle bars suddenly fell out of position and fractured the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the handle bars loosened and needed…
On a few occasions my engine kill switch has been inadvertently engaged while riding. The first occasion i was traveling on the interstate in the left lane approximately 75 mph when i went to press the push to talk button for the cb (which is on the throttle (right) side of the handlebars) and in…
On 01/05/2016, i took delivery of a brand new 2015 harley davidson ultra limited low motorcycle. When i registered the bike with harley davidson motor company, i discovered there were (2) recalls, one open and one closed. The open recall is nthsa recall campaign number: 15v-216 which deals with the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson eg ultra limited low (na) motorcycle. When the clutch was fully engaged, the motorcycle started to move forward unexpectedly. The motorcycle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtkl years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flhtkl | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtkl | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtkl | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhtkl | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl?
Owners most often report power train, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl?
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 Flhtkl a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtkl model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.