2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2014-11-24 · campaign 14V750000 · 1,560 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup.
Risk: If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0162.
Service bulletins (43)
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 2026-04-25 · M1727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1727: big twin inner primary seal changes. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of changes to the inner primary seal (part no. 12052). the seal part number was changed from (part no. 12052a, black in color) to (part no. 12052b, brown in color). a new inner prima
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-06-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 23,605 mi“the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhtcutg tri glide ultra classic. the contact stated while riding 70 mph, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. the contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. the motorcycle cooled down and operated normal; however, the check engine warning light remained illumina…”
2020-07-20 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi · 💥 crash“descending a downhill 20mph road that merged from the left . rear brakes failed and lost control , sideswiping a guard rail on the right side of vehicle . no severe personal injuries, but extensive damage to motorcycle ( hd trike )…”
2018-08-28 · Unknown Or Other · 21,880 mi“brake light comes on and stays on while idling and riding.cooling light comes on at idle and while riding.all cooling parts have been replaced ,cooling sensor, thermostat,water pump and cap but no code is thrown…”
2018-04-10 · Exterior Lighting“my headlight is getting hazed over…”
2017-06-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“clutch pressure plate after 18,000 miles they must be replaced…”
2017-02-11 · Engine · 2,146 mi · 🔥 fire“first incident 2015, log in est 100 miles, mc started smoking. dealership checked out no problems. second incident engine lost power down to 35mph could not go higher, dealership fixed put new clutch no charge. the third time, it repeated lost power again smoke & burning inside engine area the clutch was out had to be towed. this third time the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.