How many recalls does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?

The 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I own a 2002 harley davidson flhtc. Several complaints have been made about the cam chain tensioner wearing out from normal operations. One such complaint that was made resulted in the cam chain tensioner breaking off and causing the oil pump to malfunction, and damgaging the oil pump as well. I…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2004-04-25

“I own a 2002 harley davidson flhtci motorcycle. The brake light switch has failed twice since I purchased the vehicle in april of 2002. The failure of the switch causes the brake lights to stay on. As a result, anyone following me has no way of knowing when I have applied the brakes. After the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 2003-09-13

“Vehicle has stalled 4 times at different speed. Dealer cannot find a problem. Please provide additional information. Mr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2002-06-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.