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2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Flhtcul years?

Flhtcul NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted3 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Flhtcul NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System133%
Tires & Wheels133%
Transmission133%

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V427000OtherJuly 6, 2015 · 185,272 units

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 King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

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.

15V216000TransmissionApril 13, 2015 · 106,966 units

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 Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DRIVING MY BIKE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND CURRENTLY HAVE 18,000 MILES ON IT I LOST CONTROL OF SHIFTING GEARS. TURNS OUT TO BE THE SHIFTER SHAFT AND CONTROL LEVER WERE STRIPPED. THE GEARS WERE WORN DOWN SO BAD THAT THE SHIFTER WAS NOT ACTIVATING THE CHANGE OF GEARS. I WAS IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 3, 2017

“FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 17,200 MILES. FRONT WHEEL WAS NOISY AND WHILE CHANGING TIRES DEALER NOTIFIED ME BEARINGS WERE FAILED AND NOT IN WARRANTY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 20, 2018

“I PURCHASED A 2015 ULTRA CLASSIC LOW IN JUNE 2015 A GREAT MACHINE AND ABOUT 4500 MILES ON IT ALREADY BUT I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT. WHEN I TAKE OFF FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE STUMBLES AND KNOCKS, SORT OF LIKE WHEN YOU TRY TO TAKE OFF IN 2ND GEAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 14, 2015

2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul — common questions

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.