repaired · 2017 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…
2016 Harley-Davidson FlhtkProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-471 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Service brakes
4Wheels
1Engine
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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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In owners' words
What Flhtk owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The coolant pump failed causing the engine to over heat which I was informed is a known issue with this year model. Plus my ABS system failed which makes the bike unable to operate.
WE WERE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES INSTANTLY LOCKED UP. WE WENT FROM 70 TO 0 IN SECONDS. WE BARELY MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER AS WE NEEDED TO CLEAR OTHER BIKES. PEOPLE BEHIND US CLAIM THE BRAKE LIGHTS NEVER CAME ON NOR DID THE ABS LIGHT TO INDICATE AN ISSUE. THE…
ABS FAILURE, NO ABS FAILURE LIGHT ON. RIDING ON I82 BETWEEN KENNEWICK WA AND UMATILLA OR. RIDING AT 70 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND DISCOVERED REAR BRAKE PEDAL IN HYDRAULIC LOCK CONDITION, UNABLE TO PUSH PEDAL DOWN...SO NO REAR BRAKE. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. WAS ABLE TO GET…
Own a 2016 Flhtk?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.