Harley-Davidson Flhtk years to avoid
The Harley-Davidson Flhtk years to avoid are 2014, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
210
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2009–2023
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Flhtk years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 50 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 37 |
Every Flhtk year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 50 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 37 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Harley-Davidson Flhtk years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Flhtk years to avoid are 2014, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Flhtk years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?
Across all model years, the Flhtk has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 210 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.