2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (8) · Power Train (6) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
40 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
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
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-12 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i was on my 2007 harley ultra classic, going a little over speed limit, but my feet were on the highway pegs away from rear brake. i was in 6th gear as i had a few miles to my destination, the rear wheel locked up causing a straight slide at first the went into a fish tailing state before i completely lost control and crashed causing me to hit the …”
2017-06-19 · Power Train · 9,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson tri glide fltr. while driving various speeds, the drive belt malfunctioned and became misaligned. in addition, the bearings that held the pivot shaft together exhibited premature excessive wear. an unknown dealer was contacted about the failure. another unknown dealer inspected the vehicle and determined …”
2013-07-24 · Tires · 38,187 mi“michelin commander 11 tire, size 149-90-b16rear, separated, 8" section of cap tread came off tire. tire is 14 months old and has 8252 miles on it. *tr…”
2012-11-19 · Engine · 10,868 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtcu motorcycle. while driving approximately 35 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated as the engine began to vibrate abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the shifting fly wheel would have to be replaced. the shifting f…”
2012-06-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davison flhtcu motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the electronic throttle failed and caused the vehicle to be inoperable. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileages were 17,000. …”
2011-12-15 · Power Train · 12,500 mi“engine knocks and kicks backs, on starting and when accelerating,has been worked on several times, by harley davidson dealer. the problem i've been told is the compensator sprocket and assembly . through many forums and talks with other harley riders that have had the same problems, the fix to the problem according to people who have researched the…”
2011-05-17 · Power Train · 14,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtcu motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they diagnosed that a metal piece was jammed in the chain, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 14,000. …”
2010-03-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 17,222 mi“2007 harley-davidson flhtcu. clutch cable contact with rear brake line caused hole to be worn in brake line. total loss of fluid resulted in failure of rear brake system. contacted harley-davidson bayside in portsmouth, va and they would not cover replacement of line. stated they would call company and report back. *tr…”
2009-07-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 25,000 mi“brake failure of rear brake on 2007 harley davidson model flhtcui .rear brake failed to operate because brake line developed a small hole from abrasion by contact with the clutch cable. *tr…”
2008-11-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 5,000 mi“as i was riding down the road at approx. 50 mph in 5th gear i noticed a drop in oil pressure and a noise from the engine. i pulled the bike over to the side of the road and shut it down. i waited for a while and restarted it. the oil pressure seemed ok and the engine was quiet. the same thing happened three times before i got home. i called my loca…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.