2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtp years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp. That ranks 4th out of 15 Flhtp model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson tri glide (na) equipped with dunlop signature (na) tires, size: ps05/65r15 (na). The contact stated that the motorcycle was equipped with all season tires, which provided little to no traction during the rain. While attempting to accelerate, the rear of…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtp years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtp | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtp | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtp | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtp | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtp | 2 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhtp problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtp a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtp model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.