2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. 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 engine. 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.
“When engine is hot, approximately 170f+ per oil temperature gauge, rear brake lights remain on after only pressing the rear brake pedal. Seems to be more prevalent when motorcycle is stationary. Lights will only turn off after cooling and the engine is turned off and then on again. This has…”
“On three occasions, after the motorcycle was not riddin for several months, the rear brakes stopped working after the first depression of the brake pedal. The rear brake master cylinder internal piston would not return to its normal position after releasing the brake pedal. Fortunatly I have, on…”
“Extreme heat coming from exhaust system which runs very close to my right leg. Not too noticeable while riding at highways speeds but when in traffic or at traffic lights it becomes unbearable. When I questioned the dealer about it they said its normal and this is the way they run, but... I could…”
“While riding usually on bumpy streets I would hear a funny squeaking. After stopping at my destination I found that the bolts that hold the engine stabilizer to the cylinder head were loose. After tightening them for about 5 time I brought it back to the dealer who informed me that the holes in…”
“After purchasing my brand new 2013 hd tri glide I was surprised to feel the heat that was produced by the engine and exhaust on the right side of the bike. The temps outside were about 80 degrees and my inner right thigh felt as though it was on fire. I contacted the dealership, bowling green…”
“At slow speed or stopped there is etreme heat coming from the right side of the engine. It is so hot it feels like my leg is being burned. According to the dealer the only fix is to replace the exhaust system with a system without the catalytic converter. This at a cost of close to $2,000 on a…”
“Harley davidson trike right side manifold produces extreme heat. Will cause burns and harley davidson is aware of the problem. They will not replace it under warranty, it is an average of $2,000 to correct the defect. Must replace the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, air cleaner and re program to…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.