2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (8) · Engine (7) · Power Train (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Equipment 2015-07-06 · campaign 15V427000 · 185,272 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Roa
Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2015-04-13 · campaign 15V216000 · 106,966 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), R
Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2014-09-05 · campaign 14V537000 · 105,746 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected
Risk: If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2014-06-12 · campaign 14V319000 · 66,421 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.
Risk: A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2013-10-17 · campaign 13V515000 · 19,597 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.
Risk: If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
Service bulletins (42)
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 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-03 · Service Brakes“the abs module has failed on my hd flhtk causing the rear brake to stop working with no warning. the dealer has my bike but said the module is out of stock and is back ordered until april of 2024. doing an internet search reveals this is a known problem, sometimes causing both front and rear brakes to fail without warning. they said the brake fluid…”
2019-07-29 · Structure:body · 34,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson electra glide ultra (flhtk). while driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the saddle bag fell off the vehicle. the contact was able to retrieve the saddle bag and drove home. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no remedy for the failure. the motorcycle was not diagnose…”
2019-06-02 · Service Brakes · 44,261 mi“the 2014 harley-davidson service manual touring models (99483-14) contains a procedure for brake fluid replacement which does not require taking the vehicle to the dealer unless air is introduced into the brake system. subsequent to the publication of this manual, some 2008-2011 harley-davidson motorcycle models were involved in an nhtsa recall fo…”
2018-04-08 · Service Brakes · 24,000 mi“faulty abs system. myself and many of my friends are very concerned about the abs systems on our harleys. the recall covers from 2008-2011. we are not quite sure of why you would let harley continue to manufacture motorcycles with a faulty system that would allow brakes to lock up instead of the system most everyone else uses where the abs is just …”
2017-10-02 · Engine · 10,500 mi“traveling at highway speed the check engine light and overheat light came on. i immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. after consulting with local hd dealer by phone was advised to have the bike towed to the dealer for repair (per hd memo). problem was determined to be a faulty water pump which caused the engine to overheat. dealer st…”
2017-08-02 · Engine · 20,000 mi“water pump failure, in motion on a 2 lane highway at speed.…”
2017-07-20 · Equipment“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson flhtk. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v427000 (equipment) at the illinois harley davidson dealer located at 9950 joliet rd, countryside, il 60525, (708) 387-8750). shortly after the repair, the saddle bag disconnected with the pin loosening while the motorcycle was being driven at…”
2017-04-03 · Electrical System · 19,000 mi“after driving in a rain storm on the highway my interment cluster has been cutting out my speedometer rpm gauge stops working low fuel light comes on and engine light comes on..very unsafe problem.…”
2016-12-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 47,300 mi“with cruise control set at highway speeds, as i approached slower moving vehicles i tapped the front brake like i have done so many times before; but this time the cruise did not cancel. i tapped the front brake several more times and hard enough to make the front end dive. but the bike kept accelerating. i took quick action to shut the cruise of…”
2016-12-04 · Engine · 10,000 mi“approximately 10,000 miles engine and thermostat lights came on. the sensor was changed. this lasted for 600 miles. different shop changed the sensor and water pump which lasted about 2000 miles. when returned to the shop, they retrieved the faulty code but could not get the engine to reproduce the error and would not look into issue. problem …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.