Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg (2009–2025).

Complaints
27
Recalls
7
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20091201020112201212013220142201512017120188201942020202122022120231202412025
NHTSA complaints per Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Flhtcutg10000Body & Structure
2024 Flhtcutg10000Transmission & Drivetrain
2023 Flhtcutg10000Lighting
2022 Flhtcutg20001Brakes
2021 Flhtcutg00001—
2020 Flhtcutg42022Brakes
2019 Flhtcutg83032Brakes
2018 Flhtcutg10001Engine
2017 Flhtcutg10001Engine
2015 Flhtcutg21001Brakes
2014 Flhtcutg21002Brakes
2013 Flhtcutg10000Brakes
2012 Flhtcutg22011Brakes
2011 Flhtcutg00001—
2010 Flhtcutg10001Body & Structure
2009 Flhtcutg00001—

Most common Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    12 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20202023
Complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg received by NHTSA each month.

Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg recalls

  • Recall 22V781000Oct 18, 2022199,419 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

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

  • Recall 19V843000Nov 22, 201912,624 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

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

  • Recall 18V734000Oct 18, 2018177,636 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

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

  • Recall 14V750000Nov 24, 20141,560 vehiclesModel years 2015

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

  • Recall 14V537000Sep 5, 2014105,746 vehiclesModel years 2014

    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.

  • Recall 13V517000Oct 17, 20132,886 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 11V506000Oct 19, 2011250,757 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: 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.

Other Harley-Davidson models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology