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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 377,036 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 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 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
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“My 2014 harley has had two compensators replaced and now they are replacing a 3rd one in less than two tears. Thankfully no accident has occurred but from what I read this is happening on a lot of harleys and could be dangeroust if it failed in transit.”

ENGINE · reported 2016-08-15

“Clutch compensator failed at 12,500 miles on a 6500 mile trip through the mountains to california. Bike was knocking from the primary cover and cost $750.00 to repair. Harley denied claim to replace part on a $40,000 motorcycle.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-07-19

“Right rear saddle bag departed the motorcycle on I-90 just east of wallace at normal highway speed. This was 8 days after having the harley davidson recall incorporated at a qualified dealer in albuquerque, n.m. The bag departed without warning and I was able to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-08-08

“Right rear saddle bag departed the motorcycle on I-90 just east of wallace at normal highway speed. This was 8 days after having the harley davidson recall incorporated at a qualified dealer in albuquerque, n.m. The bag departed without warning and I was able to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-08-08

“Slowing down to a 35 mph zone and woke up in the hospital. *js”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-06-28

“Engine coolant leak started at about 700 total miles. The leak appears from the coolant pump housing. If it is leaking while riding the slippery coolant splashes onto the rear tire affecting traction. The leak can possibly be splashing on the rear brake rotors affecting braking. Now with only…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-10-10
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 Flhtkse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.