2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Traction Control System (1) · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2022-10-18 · campaign 22V781000 · 199,419 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
Traction Control System 2019-11-22 · campaign 19V843000 · 12,624 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
Risk: Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0175.
Service bulletins (71)
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
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.
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
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 71 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-26 · Electrical System“traction control warning lights comes on during drive. shuts down abs braking and cruise control. has been worked on by harley davidson technician multiple times but continues to be a problem.…”
2024-04-12 · Power Train · 28,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 harley davidson flhtcutg tri-glide ultra motorcycle. the contact stated that while depressing the reverse button, the motorcycle would not immediately shift into reverse. the motorcycle was towed to the local service center who diagnosed that the reverse motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the reverse motor was repla…”
2023-02-07 · Service Brakes“we purchased this motorcycle january 16th, 2023. on that day, we could not have possession of the bike because of the recall. it is now february 07, 2023, three weeks later and still the recall has not been resolved and we do not have possession of the bike. the recall is for the brake light staying on…”
2022-07-12 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module · 4,635 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2019 harley- davidson flhtcutg. the contact stated that while riding approximately 75 mph, the motorcycle made a sudden and radical turn to the left. the contact was able to regain control of the steering but approximately thirty minutes later the motorcycle made a sudden and radical turn to the right causing the contact to lose…”
2021-07-26 · Service Brakes · 9,477 mi“the contact owns a 2019 harley-davidson flhtcutg tri glide ultra motorcycle. the contact stated that while starting the motorcycle, the brake light was illuminated. the vehicle was hauled by trailer to the dealer and diagnosed that the brake sensor for the abs was faulty however, the sensor part for the repair was on backorder. the vehicle was not …”
2020-07-09 · Traction Control System · 💥 crash“2019 flhtcutg trike. consumer writes in regards to issues with the traction control software. *ld the consumer's attorney stated the vehicle was involved in a crash, leaving the owner in critical condition and causing the death of the passenger. the first failure occurred two months after purchasing the vehicle. on february 18, 2019, the vehicle…”
2020-01-17 · Unknown Or Other · 250 mi“i purchased a 2019 harley davidson tri glide trike. on my second trip out, i was going uphill and needed to downshift to get more power. my clutch had completely gone out. i was traveling at 60 mph, and was stuck in 6th gear. i could not shift down, nor could i slow down, as the engine would abruptly die going slower in 6th gear. after several ter…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.