2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 6, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtkse years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse. That ranks 4th out of 8 Flhtkse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse recalls (2)

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VisibilityAug 5, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V574000 · 12,733 vehicles

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 assemblyOct 18, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V734000 · 177,636 vehicles

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED CVO (FLHTKSE). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER (COWBOY HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF AUSTIN, 10917 I-35, AUSTIN, TX 78747, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT…

Power Train · received Dec 6, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11156587

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.