2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtkse years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Flhtkse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 450 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 75% | 450 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 8,096 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse 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 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 spark plug wire for the front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank wearing the protective sheath around the spark plug wire. Prolonged rubbing will wear a hole in the sheathing and cause an electrical short against the fuel tank or engine stumble. Motorcycle has less than 8100 miles on it and…
The assist & slip clutch of my hd nearly got me killed the other day. I was turning in an intersection and had shifted into 2nd gear when a car didn't see me and was coming right at me. I accelerated hard while letting the clutch out, and instead of it grabbing, it slipped! So my motorcycle just…
Clutch may not fully disengage when the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, the clutch may not be fully disengaged.
Transmission shifting hard and loud shifting between some of the gears is extremely harsh and loud and can be felt through the whole bike, from my hands on the handlebars to my feet on the floorboards! It feels like a hammer hitting the transmission whether it is an upshift or a downshift. It feels…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtkse years
← 2015 Flhtkse · 2017 Flhtkse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhtkse | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtkse | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtkse | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhtkse | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhtkse | 5 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.