2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtkse years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse. That is the most of any Flhtkse model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 700 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse 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 | 40% | 700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 2,497 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 4,915 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse recalls (4)
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) 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.
My 2014 harley has had two compensators replaced and now they are replacing a 3rd one in less than two tears. Thankfully no accident has occurred but from what i read this is happening on a lot of harleys and could be dangeroust if it failed in transit.
Clutch compensator failed at 12,500 miles on a 6500 mile trip through the mountains to california. Bike was knocking from the primary cover and cost $750.00 to repair. Harley denied claim to replace part on a $40,000 motorcycle.
Right rear saddle bag departed the motorcycle on i-90 just east of wallace at normal highway speed. This was 8 days after having the harley davidson recall incorporated at a qualified dealer in albuquerque, n.m. The bag departed without warning and i was able to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop…
Slowing down to a 35 mph zone and woke up in the hospital. *js
Engine coolant leak started at about 700 total miles. The leak appears from the coolant pump housing. If it is leaking while riding the slippery coolant splashes onto the rear tire affecting traction. The leak can possibly be splashing on the rear brake rotors affecting braking. Now with only 1,450…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtkse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtkse | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtkse | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhtkse | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhtkse | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtkse model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.