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2018 Harley-Davidson FlhtkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-574 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 11%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Power train10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 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.

11%repaired · 2021 Q2

Visibility

Recall 19V-574 · Aug 5, 2019 · 12,733 vehicles · 1,376 repaired

Risk. Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2020 Q3

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 18V-734 · Oct 18, 2018 · 177,636 vehicles · 140,277 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2018 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN. THE BIKE MUST BE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON AND RESTARTED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE. HOWEVER, A LITTLE RESEARCH ON INTERNET SHOWS A LOT OF OWNERS WITH THE NEW MILWAUKEE 8…
Complaint 11096827 · May 19, 2018 · 2,000 miles
HEAD BOLT BROKE ON FRONT CYLINDER OF ENGINE CAUSING HEAD GASKET TO FAIL, WHICH LED TO OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. THIS LED TO ENGINE OIL BEING LEAKED ONTO SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE AS WELL AS ON PASSENGER BOOTS AND ONTO REAR TIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICL WAS TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY WITH ENGINE AT…
Complaint 11025236 · Sep 25, 2017 · 526 miles

Own a 2018 Flhtk?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.