2019 Harley-Davidson FLHTK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 4 complaints (75.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 75.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2019: 3; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11219098 · 2019-06-10 (June 10, 2019)
TRANSMISSION LOSES OIL. BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE LOSS OF TRANSMISSION OIL IN JUST 3 THOUSAND MILES. COULD CAUSE COMPLETE FAILURE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING ! HARLEY DAVIDSON REFUSES TO RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11277261 · 2019-10-31 (October 31, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH; HOWEVER, THE CLUTCH FAILED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE AT HOME, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED BEFORE THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BEFORE DRIVING OVER A CURB AND THROUGH SOME POTTED PLANTS. THE RADIATOR, FAIRING, REAR SADDLE BAGS, AND EXHAUST WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE LEG THAT DID NOT REQUIRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11277261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11287874 · 2019-12-09 (December 9, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE OIL AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE CLUTCH BOX. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUTE 30 HARLEY-DAVIDSON (350 TARHE TRAIL, UPPER SANDUSKY, OH 43351, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MIGRATING TO THE PRIMARY INTERNAL VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTA…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11287874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11470676 · 2022-06-23 (June 23, 2022)
Twist Grip Sensor ECM Code p2138 and P1510. twist grip sensor correlation error and Electronic throttle control limited performance mode.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11470676 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V574000 · Visibility
Reported: 2019-08-05 (August 5, 2019)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
NHTSA campaign record ↗