2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Seats:motorcycle (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Exterior Lighting 2023-12-21 · PAB1146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. the light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and internat
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-10-31 · Power Train · 42,136 mi“on sept 14 2015 while riding my motorcycle driving in heavy traffic my drive belt broke causing my vehicle to slow suddenly in traffic almost getting rear ended. the belt was fairly new and had just been replaced approximately 2 years ago by a harley dealer in virginia. at that time the same thing happened while riding the belt suddenly broke and i…”
2008-06-20 · Exterior Lighting · 37,465 mi“motorcycle quits while riding. circuit breaker was recalled and replaced in june, 2008. on a ride with the motorcycle on 6/20/2008. the motorcycle lost all power, engine and electrical, while riding in traffic. result could have been catastrophic since brake lights and emergency signals do not function without electrical power. got to side of …”
2005-11-25 · Structure:frame And Members · 24,890 mi“at 25000 miles the frame cracked on my harley davidson ultra classic. this rendered the bike un-drivable. it did not result in an accident, but could have resulted in loss of control. the dealer said the weld was defective on the frame. the only possible fix was to replace the frame. it could not be repaired safely. *nm…”
2005-07-18 · Electrical System“dt: last year owner received a recall on harley davidson. the recall number iwasnot available. the owner went to dealership, and they didn't have the parts. the first time he went to dealer was last summer. he returned to the dealer three times last year. then owner got another letter on july 5 2005, but has not contacted the dealership to see if t…”
2004-03-29 · Electrical System · 4,880 mi“6 times with no warning my 2002 harley just lost all electric as if you just remove the key and 3 times i was on the express way at night in heavy traffic.after a few minutes and turning the key on/off it would just act normal. harley was contacted and stated "knows of no such problems". spent hundred $ as mechanics trouble shooted for a problem. s…”
2003-08-29 · Seats:motorcycle · 1,200 mi“i purchased a 2002 harley-davidson flhtcui 1-29-02. it currently only has 1200 miles on it. it has always been garaged and well cared for. i was taking a ride 8-27-03 and while going around a curve the seat shifted causing me to wobble a little. i went home, removed the seat and found the plastic around the seat mounting tongue cracked, causing the…”
2003-07-03 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 4,000 mi“harley davidson motorcycle electrical problems causing bike to shut down in traffic and at high speeds.…”
2002-08-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System“vehicle will shut down without any notice, there is a defect in some wires which shut down the cylinders on vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak consumer states wire to the front fuel gets pulled causing the bike to lose power and resulted in the bike to fall down when starting out on turn. consumer states he is experiencing the same problems as found on…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.