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Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG, covering model years 2009 to 2025. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (13), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 87 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 17 model years with data (2009–2025)
  • most complaints: 2017 (13 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (17 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V781000 (reported Oct 18, 2022)
  • 13 complaints reporting a crash (14.9%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (2.3%)
  • 18 complaints reporting an injury (20.7%)
  • 7 complaints reporting a death (8.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints by model year

16 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 13 of 87, or 14.9%. Next come 2010 (9) and 2011 (9). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2009–2025Column chart of 87 complaints across 17 model years. The highest is 2017 with 13. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2009: 5 complaints520092010: 9 complaints920102011: 9 complaints920112012: 7 complaints720122013: 7 complaints720132014: 5 complaints520142015: 6 complaints620152016: 2 complaints220162017: 13 complaints1320172018: 7 complaints720182019: 8 complaints820192020: 4 complaints420202021: 0 complaints20212022: 2 complaints220222023: 1 complaint120232024: 1 complaint120242025: 1 complaint12025
Show the figures for all 16 model years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200950110
201091040
201191031
201273032
201370010
201451000
201561100
201620000
2017131011
201870000
201983032
202042021
202220000
202310000
202410000
202510000
All model years87132187

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 17 complaints (19.5% of all 87), followed by Service Brakes (16) and Power Train (15).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine1719.5%
Service Brakes1618.4%
Power Train1517.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling1213.8%
Unknown or Other1112.6%
Electrical System1011.5%
Exterior Lighting44.6%
Structure44.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic33.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline22.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System22.3%
Service Brakes, Air22.3%
Traction Control System22.3%
Wheels22.3%
Fuel System, Other11.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLHTCUTG, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2022. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2009: 2 campaigns
2010: 2 campaigns2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: 2 campaigns2015: 1 campaign2016: no campaigns2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 2 campaigns
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V781000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

    Model years 2019–2022

    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."

    Consequence:
    Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V843000

    Reported

    Traction Control System

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V734000

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model years 2017–2018

    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) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.

    Consequence:
    If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V750000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model year 2015

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 14V537000

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model year 2014

    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 motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 13V517000

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model year 2014

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCUTG, FXSBE, and FLSTNSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.

    Consequence:
    An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. If the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began in October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0154. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  7. NHTSA campaign 11V506000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2009–2012

    Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from June 6, 2008, through September 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.

    Consequence:
    The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 31, 2011. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  8. NHTSA campaign 09V457000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

    Model years 2009–2010

    Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG, covering model years 2009 to 2025. The most recent, 22V781000, was reported on October 18, 2022 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”.

Which Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 13 of the 87 complaints in NHTSA’s file (14.9%). The next are 2010 (9) and 2011 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 17 complaints, or 19.5% of all 87. Service Brakes (16) and Power Train (15) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 87 complaints, 13 report a crash, 2 a fire, 18 at least one injury and 7 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.