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Harley-Davidson FlhtcutgModel year report

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
600miles, 5 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 Flhtcutg (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 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

Engine: “After purchasing my brand new 2013 hd tri glide I was surprised to feel the heat that was produced by the engine and exhaust on the right side of the bike. The temps outside were about 80 degrees and my inner right thigh felt as though it was on fire. I contacted the dealership, bowling green harley davidson, the service dept recommended that I have them remove the catalytic converter as this would help with some of the heat issue. I paid cash for this to be done to the employee as they said this was not a company procedure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10615664, filed 2014-07, 50 miles

Brakes: “On three occasions, after the motorcycle was not riddin for several months, the rear brakes stopped working after the first depression of the brake pedal. The rear brake master cylinder internal piston would not return to its normal position after releasing the brake pedal. Fortunatly I have, on all three occasions never been out of my driveway before discovering this problem, as I was on each occasion just dong a pre trip check of the machine. The first time this occurred I took the motorcycle to the dealer that I purchased it from. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192400, filed 2019-03

Engine cooling: “Extreme heat coming from exhaust system which runs very close to my right leg. Not too noticeable while riding at highways speeds but when in traffic or at traffic lights it becomes unbearable. When I questioned the dealer about it they said its normal and this is the way they run, but... I could do something about it if I spend over $2000.00 to change over the exhaust to take out the catalytic converters. Its over $30,000.00 for this bike why do I have to spend more money to make it safe to ride??? Harley davidson knows there is a problem but wont fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10544568, filed 2013-09, 3,300 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75 and 3,300 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20133201420192023
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 Flhtcutg 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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201987,0562———Not enough data
201872,2961———Not enough data
2017132,5001———Not enough data
2015622,7421———Not enough data
2014512,4902———Not enough data
201376000———Not enough data
2012710,0001———Not enough data
201195751———Not enough data
201091,9002———Not enough data
200951,5002———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 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 Flhtcutg reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 600 miles and the middle half falls between 75 and 3,300 miles; 100% 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.