2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (26)
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.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-07-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1508 (rev d): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-25 · PAB1182 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1182: trike saddlebags kit informational update. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that the trike saddlebags kit (part no. 84031-11) has an informational update: the drill template that is inside the kit, is only used for 2009-202
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1508 (rev c): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-02 · Service Brakes“when engine is hot, approximately 170f+ per oil temperature gauge, rear brake lights remain on after only pressing the rear brake pedal. seems to be more prevalent when motorcycle is stationary. lights will only turn off after cooling and the engine is turned off and then on again. this has happened multiple times. has not happened with front …”
2019-03-29 · Service Brakes“on three occasions, after the motorcycle was not riddin for several months, the rear brakes stopped working after the first depression of the brake pedal. the rear brake master cylinder internal piston would not return to its normal position after releasing the brake pedal. fortunatly i have, on all three occasions never been out of my driveway bef…”
2014-07-23 · Engine · 50 mi“after purchasing my brand new 2013 hd tri glide i was surprised to feel the heat that was produced by the engine and exhaust on the right side of the bike. the temps outside were about 80 degrees and my inner right thigh felt as though it was on fire. i contacted the dealership, bowling green harley davidson, the service dept recommended that i hav…”
2014-05-18 · Engine · 600 mi“at slow speed or stopped there is etreme heat coming from the right side of the engine. it is so hot it feels like my leg is being burned. according to the dealer the only fix is to replace the exhaust system with a system without the catalytic converter. this at a cost of close to $2,000 on a vehicle already costing $30,000. this is a safety iss…”
2013-09-20 · Engine · 3,300 mi“while riding usually on bumpy streets i would hear a funny squeaking. after stopping at my destination i found that the bolts that hold the engine stabilizer to the cylinder head were loose. after tightening them for about 5 time i brought it back to the dealer who informed me that the holes in the head are stripped and they will replace under war…”
2013-09-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,300 mi“extreme heat coming from exhaust system which runs very close to my right leg. not too noticeable while riding at highways speeds but when in traffic or at traffic lights it becomes unbearable. when i questioned the dealer about it they said its normal and this is the way they run, but... i could do something about it if i spend over $2000.00 to …”
2013-09-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 75 mi“harley davidson trike right side manifold produces extreme heat. will cause burns and harley davidson is aware of the problem. they will not replace it under warranty, it is an average of $2,000 to correct the defect. must replace the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, air cleaner and re program to bring the heat level down a normal level.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.