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Harley-Davidson FlhtcutgModel year report

2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22,742miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and other or unknown (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,742 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 43 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the master cylinder 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: “First incident 2015, log in est 100 miles, mc started smoking. Dealership checked out no problems. Second incident engine lost power down to 35mph could not go higher, dealership fixed put new clutch no charge. The third time, it repeated lost power again smoke & burning inside engine area the clutch was out had to be towed. This third time the dealership refused to fix, I had only 2100 miles log and charged me $500. The general manager took me on a road test to check my shifting. His conclusion was a defected clutch problem which they fixed . But they did not refund me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10954042, filed 2017-02, 2,146 miles

Brakes: “Descending a downhill 20mph road that merged from the left . Rear brakes failed and lost control , sideswiping a guard rail on the right side of vehicle . No severe personal injuries, but extensive damage to motorcycle ( hd trike )”

NHTSA complaint #11340502, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Brake light comes on and stays on while idling and riding.cooling light comes on at idle and while riding.all cooling parts have been replaced ,cooling sensor, thermostat,water pump and cap but no code is thrown”

NHTSA complaint #11123138, filed 2018-08, 21,880 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. The motorcycle cooled down and operated normal; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11471582, filed 2022-06, 23,605 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,880 and 23,605 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22,742 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201722018220202022
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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg → · 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. 43 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 43 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,742 miles and the middle half falls between 21,880 and 23,605 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.