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Harley-Davidson FlhtcuModel year report

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,016miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,016 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “We were on a road trip and while traveling in the hill country we started hearing a popping sound which at first thought it was the road tar popping because it was hot out. As we were descending down the hill I applied the rear brakes and found that they went all the way down and the vehicle failed to slow. I applied the brakes several times and they failed to work. The popping continued at which we realized it was the brakes. When we got the a motorcycle stopping spot and let the bike set for a while the brakes came back and were working again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10994276, filed 2017-06, 35,032 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While up-shifting gears from 2nd to 3rd the clutch failed and I could not disengage the transmission. I manually down-shifted to first to slow down then turned into a parking lot to get out of traffic and tried to find neutral to be able to stop safely but ran out of space before I had to apply the brakes and stall the engine. As the engine began to stall the motorcycle started to jump & buck and I lost control and fell over. I extended my leg to try and stay upright but could not hold the bike upright and sprang or jammed my knee. …”

NHTSA complaint #10586584, filed 2014-05, 1,890 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2013 harley davidson Flhtcu. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was continuously overheating and causing the heat shield to fail. The contact was concerned about the potential of the failure causing severe burns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was working normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,800. The current mileage was 2,900.”

NHTSA complaint #10607984, filed 2014-07, 2,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,800 and 42,800 miles.

33%0–1017%10–2533%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,016 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014220172018201920212025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201664,2101———Not enough data
201496,6505———Not enough data
2013727,0160———Not enough data
201166,4442———Not enough data
20103117,9003——28 · FewerStable
20097026,0003——58 · TypicalFalling
20088125,6062——50 · TypicalFalling
2007487110——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19955—1———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,016 miles and the middle half falls between 2,800 and 42,800 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.