2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Visibility 2019-08-05 · campaign 19V574000 · 12,733 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fa
Risk: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2018-10-18 · campaign 18V734000 · 177,636 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Service bulletins (77)
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 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.9.4): 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. note: the tech
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-14 · M1733 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1733: cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models). purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that cosmetic staining or etching on the inside of the cylinder bore does not have an impact on engine performance, oil consumption, or overall functionality. this
Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.8.3): 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). version version 26.8.3, release dat
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.7.3): 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). version 26.7.3. release date:• week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-24 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.6.2): 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). version 26.6.2. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-03-31 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.5.2): 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). version 26.5.2 release date: week of
Showing the 6 most recent of 77 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-13 · Power Train · 2,300 mi“when coming to a complete stop the rpm drops and motor stalls. have to get back to neutral and restart the bike.…”
2019-05-30 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtk. the contact stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train) failed to provide a permanent remedy. the vehicle was serviced by cannonball harley-davidson (3912 s us hwy 41, terre haute, in 47802, 1-(812) 232-7821). the dealer refused to provide further assistance aft…”
2018-04-16 · Unknown Or Other“motorcycle stalls cuts out in stop and go traffic. rpms drop from 1,000 - 500 when you apply fuel it sputters and cuts out. took to dealership they said it was normal, but if it stalled out while in the freeway then bring it in.…”
2018-02-08 · Power Train“harley-davidson has issued their technical advisory ta0022 to dealers but not customers. it identifies a problem of oil transferring from the motorcycle's transmission to the primary chain case resulting in below minimum required oil volume in the transmission and too much oil in the primary chaincase. inadequate oil volume in the transmission can …”
2017-12-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 3,500 mi“on a daily basis, while operating the motorcycle with the clutch engaged, in gear, and at idle speed, the engine will stall. this occurs when you are stopping for a stop sign, red light, or in bumper-to-bumper traffic. when this occurs, you can not restart the engine. new restrictions on the motorcycle do not allow the engine to be started with the…”
2017-09-08 · Power Train · 200 mi“vehicle looses transmission fluid. 3 trips to the dealership and has not been resolved and continues to do it. safety issue as once the transmission runs out of oil it may lock up and cause an accident, due to being unable to control the vehicle.…”
2017-08-01 · Power Train · 2,500 mi“it is transferring oil from the transmission to the primary while riding. this causes the primary to overfill which results in clutch issues and difficulty finding neutral. the transmission is going down which is probably decreasing its life and could cause it to lock up due to low oil level. this is potential safety issue that could lead to a cata…”
2017-01-22 · Power Train · 300 mi“hydraulic clutch has no adjustment and my particular clutch is all the way at the very end appears it may even be slipping some less than 500 miles on the machine and clutch has to be what appears to be 1/8 inch from the end before it catches and no friction zone has almost gotten me hit more than once due to no take up before release and with clut…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.