2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 miles.
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.
“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“While riding usually on bumpy streets I would hear a funny squeaking. After stopping at my destination I found that the bolts that hold the engine stabilizer to the cylinder head were loose. After tightening them for about 5 time I brought it back to the dealer who informed me that the holes in the head are stripped and they will replace under warranty. Well 2 weeks later the sound was back and both bolts were again lose. This should be a safety issues since it seems that the engine can shift and cause serious damage if the stabilizer accidentally came loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544560, filed 2013-09, 3,300 miles“At slow speed or stopped there is etreme heat coming from the right side of the engine. It is so hot it feels like my leg is being burned. According to the dealer the only fix is to replace the exhaust system with a system without the catalytic converter. This at a cost of close to $2,000 on a vehicle already costing $30,000. This is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10592290, filed 2014-05, 600 milesRelated service bulletins
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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.
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