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Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5Model year report

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,991miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and engine (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,991 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 14 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: “The rear brakes failed without warning. The ABS braking system would not allow pressure past the ABS module. This failure was caused by an obstruction in the module.”

NHTSA complaint #10551156, filed 2013-11, 21,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Anti lock brakes system (ABS) failed on my motorcycle causing my brakes not to work at all. I had a low speed wreck because of this. Harley davidson is fully aware of the problem but refuses to take credit for it. This ABS problem stems from the recommended brake fluid can create moisture in the ABS system cause if the ABS to fail. This is what happened to my motorcycle. I have replaced my brake fluid per the owners manual every 2 years since I've owned the bike. …”

NHTSA complaint #11080131, filed 2018-03, 18,000 miles

Fuel system: “Nhtsa campaign id number : 09v457000 applies to my hd. No notification or repair done. Motorcycle has numerous areas of pitting and peeling of chrome. Edges of peeling chrome have inflicted cuts. Pitted rough areas could exacerbate injury in the event of collision.”

NHTSA complaint #10355108, filed 2010-09, 970 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 20,250 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,991 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2010120111201312014120161201712018120191
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

Recall details for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 → · Check a 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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010815,9913———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,991 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 20,250 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.