2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. While driving downhill at approximately 15-20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the motorcycle. As a result of the brake failure, the contact crashed into a guardrail. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention and rehabilitation. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it awaited repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,600. The VIN was not available. ..updated 02/10/17”
NHTSA complaint #10885793, filed 2016-07, 10,600 miles“All #'s/times are approx. At 2:15p, sun to back, and 30-35mph going into a curve, bike went off road. No brake lights, New tire, 406 miles on it, 6.6 miles fr: dealership, 3rd time there for random electrical issues, radio, starting, etc. Less than 1 mile tested in parking lot. Battery replaced. Drove thousands of miles since the 1970s. Trike maintained on schedule by dealer. Searched this on the internet, shocked at all of the similar complaints and deaths by sensors and brakes locking up since 2008 and that Harley-Davidson knew about it and did nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11601261, filed 2024-07“The contact's husband owned a 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 30-35 MPH on a curve, the brake pedal or caliber was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated the motorcycle rolled over and her husband jumped off and fell into a ditch. The emergency units pronounced the contact's husband died at the scene. The contact stated the autopsy revealed that her husband sustained a broken neck and fractured bones. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436887, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 11V506000Oct 19, 2011Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 2009–2012, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhrc 2009–2012 +23 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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