2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:horn (2) · Wheels (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (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 (6)
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
What owners report
2013-09-18 · Engine · 20,000 mi“harley dealership told me to upgrade the cam tensioner on the twin cam 88 motor from 1991-1996. they have a tendencey to "explode" after 20-25k miles. $500 for the part #25284-11, $500-$1000 for labor. there is nothing in the service manuals for checking this part. to replace it requires a complete motor tear down. this should be recalled for a mo…”
2006-10-17 · Wheels · 15,107 mi“2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. *ts the friction material had fallen off the backing plate. the consumer replaced the pads himself. almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. the bike was towed to the dealer where they replaced the wheel under warranty. after the tech p…”
2006-09-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12,047 mi“dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, the hydraulic rear brake did not work at all. the front brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. there was no warning prior to the braking. the road condition was hard surfaced. also, the second time the front brake lining pad had fractured. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer but wa…”
2006-05-09 · Electrical System:horn · 20,000 mi“no events other than poor workmanship. horn doesn't work. safety is my concern. harley-davidson says there is nothing wrong with my horn. they say that at 2000 rpm when you press the horn button it works. sitting still or idling the horn will not work. they say no one uses the horn at idle or sitting still. if i am sitting at a light and some…”
2006-05-09 · Electrical System:horn · 2,000 mi“harley davidson horn doesn't work. the horn was replaced at 1000 miles. still doesn't work. it sounds like a wounded duck. harley dealer says the horn is fine and that you must be running the engine at 2000 rpm for the horn to work. it worked fine when purchased. i say its a defect in manufacturing. if you need the horn you must be driving at …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.