The 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 292,238 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT15V4270002015-07-06185,272 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 TRAIN15V2160002015-04-13106,966 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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Headlight fogs up while in operation causing limited lighting. I was told by the dealer that this was an environmental issue and not a safety issue. The motorcycle is still under full manufacturer warranty. I was told by the dealership that because it is an environmental issue and not a safety…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhtkl. While driving, the steering wobbled without warning. After stopping the vehicle, the handle bars suddenly fell out of position and fractured the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the handle bars loosened and needed…”
“On a few occasions my engine kill switch has been inadvertently engaged while riding. The first occasion I was traveling on the interstate in the left lane approximately 75 mph when I went to press the push to talk button for the cb (which is on the throttle (right) side of the handlebars) and in…”
“On a few occasions my engine kill switch has been inadvertently engaged while riding. The first occasion I was traveling on the interstate in the left lane approximately 75 mph when I went to press the push to talk button for the cb (which is on the throttle (right) side of the handlebars) and in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson eg ultra limited low (na) motorcycle. When the clutch was fully engaged, the motorcycle started to move forward unexpectedly. The motorcycle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
“On 01/05/2016, I took delivery of a brand new 2015 harley davidson ultra limited low motorcycle. When I registered the bike with harley davidson motor company, I discovered there were (2) recalls, one open and one closed. The open recall is nthsa recall campaign number: 15v-216 which deals with…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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