2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltru years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Fltru model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 21,900 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner 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 Fltru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 21,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 1,903 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | 8,967 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 14,425 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru 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.
On november 19, 2020, while traveling on a highway the engine light and temperature light came on meaning the engine was running hot, on an expressway the motorcyclist needs to pull over to the emergency lane which puts the operator in danger. It turns out the water pump malfunctioned on a 2016…
I was riding my motorcycle and encountered heavy rain when my speedometer, tachometer, dash lights, fuel indicator and voltage gauge started turning on and off, my fuel indication started going from empty to half tank over and over again until it went dead, same with my tachometer and speedometer…
Water pump failed august 2018 on a trip and was replaced at dealership under warranty. The 2nd pump failed august 2019 for the same reason and was replaced with upgraded water pump by dealer in sept 2019. July 2020 the upgrade has failed. Going to dealer 3rd time for replacement.
Front wheel bearings went bad with only 131330miles on bike bearings were making a rumbling noise while riding down road
After a heavy rain, all the instruments stopped working
Other Harley-Davidson Fltru years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fltru | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Fltru | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Fltru | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 Fltru | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 Fltru | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 Fltru | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 Fltru | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Fltru | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltru 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 Fltru?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru?
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 Fltru a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltru model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.