2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Engine (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
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 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 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,
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-18 · Structure:body“saddlebag fell off while driving. dealer inspected and did not find cause. previous recall fix had been completed.…”
2019-02-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,200 mi“clutch became frozen in gear requiring towing. event occurred twice. difficulty getting into neutral. dealer made repairs at my expense. there was a recall for these issues for later models!…”
2018-10-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,000 mi“after sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. started right back up. ok if fuel tank and pcm (seat) are covered or bike in garage. been to dealership twice, they were unable …”
2018-10-17 · Engine · 9,000 mi“on interstate water pump failure at 9000 miles on the bike. had the water pump replaced at denver harley cost $810.00…”
2018-07-30 · Engine“2015 harley davidson flhtk. consumer writes in regards to disturbing engine implosion. *ld the consumer stated while driving at high speeds the engine on the vehicle blew. *js…”
2018-02-12 · Engine · 6,000 mi“spark plug wire leading to front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank, leading to abrasion through the insulation of the spark plug wire. replacement of park plug wire under warranty denied by fort bragg harley davidson. abrasion through the insulation by contact of the fuel tank could lead to fire or explosion should the wire arc on the fuel tank…”
2018-02-12 · Power Train · 14,870 mi“clutch began slipping at 14,000 miles while in 6th gear while on interstate. resulted in evasive maneuvers being taken by myself and other motorists to avoid collision, as i was in the middle lane. dealership stated that the clutch is not covered in warranty.…”
2016-12-26 · Structure:body · 15,200 mi“december 23, 2016, while riding my harley davidson flhtk ultra limited motorcycle at approximately 45 mph on a straight section of interstate 295 in the district of columbia, the right saddlebag mounting pins detached from the receptacles, allowing the saddlebag to detach from the motorcycle. this unwanted event caused a traffic hazard for other mo…”
2016-12-24 · Structure:body · 15,200 mi“december 23, 2016, while riding my harley davidson flhtk ultra limited motorcycle at approximately 45 mph on a straight section interstate 295 in the district of columbia, the right saddlebag pins from the receptacles, allowing the saddlebag to detach from the motorcycle. this event caused a traffic hazard for other motorists. the weather was clear…”
2015-09-29 · Service Brakes · 13,000 mi“while on a trip through colorado i was descending a steep mountain grade. i applied light pressure to the front brake and felt a vibration in the front end. as i increased the front brake pressure while attempting to slow for a tight turn, the vibration increased until the entire motorcycle shook. the vibration ceased once the speed was reduced be…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.