2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Harley dealership told me to upgrade the cam tensioner on the twin cam 88 motor from 1991-1996. They have a tendencey to "explode" after 20-25k miles. $500 for the part #25284-11, $500-$1000 for labor. There is nothing in the service manuals for checking this part. To replace it requires a…”
“2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. *ts the friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The consumer replaced the pads himself. Almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. The bike was towed to the dealer where they…”
“2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. *ts the friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The consumer replaced the pads himself. Almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. The bike was towed to the dealer where they…”
“2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. *ts the friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The consumer replaced the pads himself. Almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. The bike was towed to the dealer where they…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, the hydraulic rear brake did not work at all. The front brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the braking. The road condition was hard surfaced. Also, the second time the front brake lining pad had fractured. The…”
“No events other than poor workmanship. Horn doesn't work. Safety is my concern. Harley-davidson says there is nothing wrong with my horn. They say that at 2000 rpm when you press the horn button it works. Sitting still or idling the horn will not work. They say no one uses the horn at idle or…”
“Harley davidson horn doesn't work. The horn was replaced at 1000 miles. Still doesn't work. It sounds like a wounded duck. Harley dealer says the horn is fine and that you must be running the engine at 2000 rpm for the horn to work. It worked fine when purchased. I say its a defect in…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.