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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 484,002 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 15V427000 2015-07-06 185,272 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road…

Consequence

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

POWER TRAIN 15V216000 2015-04-13 106,966 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide…

Consequence

When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

POWER TRAIN 14V537000 2014-09-05 105,746 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14V319000 2014-06-12 66,421 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected…

Consequence

A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners…

POWER TRAIN 13V515000 2013-10-17 19,597 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been…

Consequence

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
12
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
8
POWER TRAIN
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
EQUIPMENT
1
Total complaints50

What owners report

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

“The abs module has failed on my hd flhtk causing the rear brake to stop working with no warning. The dealer has my bike but said the module is out of stock and is back ordered until april of 2024. Doing an internet search reveals this is a known problem, sometimes causing both front and rear…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-10-26

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson electra glide ultra (flhtk). While driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the saddle bag fell off the vehicle. The contact was able to retrieve the saddle bag and drove home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-07-28

“The 2014 harley-davidson service manual touring models (99483-14) contains a procedure for brake fluid replacement which does not require taking the vehicle to the dealer unless air is introduced into the brake system. Subsequent to the publication of this manual, some 2008-2011 harley-davidson…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-06-01

“Faulty abs system. Myself and many of my friends are very concerned about the abs systems on our harleys. The recall covers from 2008-2011. We are not quite sure of why you would let harley continue to manufacture motorcycles with a faulty system that would allow brakes to lock up instead of the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-04-08

“Traveling at highway speed the check engine light and overheat light came on. I immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. After consulting with local hd dealer by phone was advised to have the bike towed to the dealer for repair (per hd memo). Problem was determined to be a faulty water…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-08-21

“Water pump failure, in motion on a 2 lane highway at speed.”

ENGINE · reported 2017-07-21

“After driving in a rain storm on the highway my interment cluster has been cutting out my speedometer rpm gauge stops working low fuel light comes on and engine light comes on..very unsafe problem.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-30

“With cruise control set at highway speeds, as I approached slower moving vehicles I tapped the front brake like I have done so many times before; but this time the cruise did not cancel. I tapped the front brake several more times and hard enough to make the front end dive. But the bike kept…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-12-23
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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.