repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment
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.
2014 Harley-Davidson FlhtkProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-427 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes
7Power train
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Engine and engine cooling
2Equipment
2Steering
1Wheels
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Power train: clutch assembly
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…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2015 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Flhtk year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flhtk median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Flhtk owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER CONSULTING WITH LOCAL HD DEALER BY PHONE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE BIKE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR (PER HD MEMO). PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A FAULTY WATER PUMP…
APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ENGINE AND THERMOSTAT LIGHTS CAME ON. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED. THIS LASTED FOR 600 MILES. DIFFERENT SHOP CHANGED THE SENSOR AND WATER PUMP WHICH LASTED ABOUT 2000 MILES. WHEN RETURNED TO THE SHOP, THEY RETRIEVED THE FAULTY CODE BUT COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO REPRODUCE THE…
ON 04/24/14 DRIVING AT APP. 45 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND LOST POWER FROM REAR CYLINDER. APP. 30 TO 45 SECS. LATER, LIGHT WENT OFF AND POWER RETURNED TO REAR CYLINDER. WENT DOWN ROAD A FEW MORE MILES AND SAME THING OCCURRED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHT STAYED ON AND NO POWER FROM REAR…
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