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2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (9) · Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Power Train (6)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

62 /100
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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

<25k miles: 23 complaints 23 <25k 25–50k miles: 4 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 1 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 1 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 0 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

31
Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2018-01-29 · campaign 18V076000 · 174,636 vehicles

Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2011-10-19 · campaign 11V506000 · 250,757 vehicles

Defect: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Risk: THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Service bulletins (20)

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 2025-11-18 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 26.0.2): 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). new software update version 26.0.2.

Unknown Or Other 2025-10-28 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1391a (revu): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision u. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev u] ad

Unknown Or Other 2025-10-25 · PAB1171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro street tuner. purpose: revision b. updated: summary. the app has returned to the apple app store. this bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the screamin' eagle pro street tune

Unknown Or Other 2025-09-06 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.9): 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). new software update version 25.8.9

Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.7): 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). new software update version 25.6.4,

Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1391a (rev t): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision t. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev t] u

Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2023-04-27 · Service Brakes

“i purchased a 2010 harley davidson ultra classic last june. i was riding home last week and went to use the rear break pedal and the brake was rock hard. i scheduled a service to diagnois the issue and found that the abs module can cause the issue. i was notified today that the abs module needs to be replaced and is not covered under the recall for…”

2022-08-25 · Vehicle Speed Control

“on saturday 8/20/22 i was driving to work when i got in the parking lot i lost throttle control it went to limp mode. shut bike off started it back up worked fine. after work i was riding home got bout 2 mile my engine light came on and i lost power to my throttle. it would not rev up. shut bike off for few seconds it ran fine the rest of the way …”

2018-05-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,250 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhtcu. while driving 20 mph, the rear brake pedal failed to operate. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the motorcycle was taken to blue ridge harley-davidson (2002 13th ave dr. se, hickory, nc 28602) where the recall was repaired along with…”

2018-02-20 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi

“rear brakes would not operate. i was riding and when i went to apply the rear brakes, it was as if i was as if the pedal was froze and no stop at all. the front did work but the rear was completely inoperable. flushing the brake system did not work and i ended up replace the abs brake module to correct the problem. in the owners manual it state…”

2017-10-24 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi

“abs module failure at speed. hd states that with abs failure, brakes are operable without abs feature. rear pedal has no resistance and front lever is locked. brake operation is normal with switch off, but with bike running or switch in on position, symptoms return.…”

2017-08-26 · Service Brakes · 38,505 mi

“front brake lever locked up, no front brakes. investigated hydraulic system. found that hydraulic control unit was not allowing fluid to flow, thereby causing front brakes not to apply. investigated concern on harley forum that i am a member of, multiple complaints of this concern. i am requesting that harley davidson motor company be investigated…”

2016-07-11 · Service Brakes · 9,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhtcu. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal and the front brake lever were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the contact crashed into a pavement. the contact sustained back, ribs, left foot, neck and left lung injuries that required medical attention. a po…”

2016-06-09 · Vehicle Speed Control · 26,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhtcu. while driving 20 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the acceleration failed. the contact stated that the failure occurred four other times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle actuator failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer …”

2016-05-05 · Service Brakes · 24,000 mi

“i was riding my motorcycle and exiting the freeway ramp discovered i had no rear brakes. could not depress the brake pedal, like it was frozen. took it to dealer and they said it was the abs module. if abs fails it should go to non abs brakes (fail safe) instead of no brakes. its only a matter of time before this problem causes loss of life…”

2016-02-13 · Service Brakes · 21,230 mi

“while riding bike and tried to stop on a city street. rear brake pedal went rock hard and would not activate the rear brake caliper. checked rear caliper to see if it was locked up and caliper was fine. caliper pistons moved freely. took bike to dealer and they found the abs distribution block was bad and even though it was full of fluid it would n…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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