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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 190,369 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 19V574000 2019-08-05 12,733 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part…

Consequence

Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.

POWER TRAIN 18V734000 2018-10-18 177,636 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Loss of oil pressure, power, and engine failure at highway speed due to oil sump and failure of oil pump. Vehicle was traveling at highway speed on restricted access road.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-04-18

“Tire developed slicing in the tread have had multiple harley dealers tell me they have seen this problem”

WHEELS · reported 2020-08-13

“When slowing for a stop the engine will stall when the clutch lever is pulled in. The bike must be switched off then back on and restarted. This is an intermittent problem that the dealer could not reproduce. However, a little research on internet shows a lot of owners with the new milwaukee 8…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-04-28

“Head bolt broke on front cylinder of engine causing head gasket to fail, which led to oil leak from head gasket. This led to engine oil being leaked onto side of motorcycle as well as on passenger boots and onto rear tire. This occurred while vehicl was travelling on highway with engine at…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-09-20
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 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.