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2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Fltru years?

Fltru NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted27 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 27 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 10 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Fltru NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System220%
Engine220%
Other220%
Speed Control220%
Body & Structure110%
Visibility & Wipers110%

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V471000TransmissionJune 27, 2016 · 27,232 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) 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 inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I PURCHASED THIS MOTORCYCLE ON JULY 23, 2016 AND ACCORDING TO 16V-471 (ATTACHED), THE SUBMISSION DATE OF THE RECALL TO NHTSA WAS JUNE 24, 2016, THE PLANNED DEALER NOTIFICATION DATE WAS JULY 06, 2016 - JULY 08, 2016, THE PLANNED OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE WAS JULY 18, 2016 - JULY 22, 2016. THIS MEANS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 23, 2016

“FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD WITH ONLY 131330MILES ON BIKE BEARINGS WERE MAKING A RUMBLING NOISE WHILE RIDING DOWN ROAD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 6, 2020

“I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AND ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAIN WHEN MY SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, DASH LIGHTS, FUEL INDICATOR AND VOLTAGE GAUGE STARTED TURNING ON AND OFF, MY FUEL INDICATION STARTED GOING FROM EMPTY TO HALF TANK OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT WENT DEAD, SAME WITH MY TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 24, 2020

“WATER PUMP FAILED AUGUST 2018 ON A TRIP AND WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. THE 2ND PUMP FAILED AUGUST 2019 FOR THE SAME REASON AND WAS REPLACED WITH UPGRADED WATER PUMP BY DEALER IN SEPT 2019. JULY 2020 THE UPGRADE HAS FAILED. GOING TO DEALER 3RD TIME FOR REPLACEMENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 12, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE ULTRA (FLTRU). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SADDLEBAG MOUNTING RECEPTACLE FAILED AND THE CONTACT'S SADDLEBAG FELL ONTO THE ROAD. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (ROCK-N-ROLL CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 4985 W 150TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44135) WHERE IT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 15, 2017

2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru — common questions

Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2016 Fltru problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), speed control (2 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru. 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.