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Harley-Davidson FlhtkModel year report

2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,455miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. The part named most often is brakes, with 16 complaints (55% of the total), followed by wheels (6) and steering (4). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,455 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: “Could not stop the bike. The front brake lever was frozen, took both hands to bring the lever in far enough to activate the front brake calipers. Then the brakes were so touchy that the lightest pressure applied the brakes full on. After pulling the lever in multiple times it softened up to the point of being able to ride it home. As soon as I turned into my driveway the brake lever was again frozen.”

NHTSA complaint #10703439, filed 2015-04, 36,123 miles

Wheels: “While driving approx 45mph I heard a loud metal grinding sound coming from my front wheel. I pulled off the road and noticed the right front wheel bearing was coming apart. I had the bike towed to my dealer where they confirmed the right front wheel bearing failed. I had the dealer register the incident with harley davidson.”

NHTSA complaint #10463351, filed 2012-06, 7,300 miles

Steering: “My front wheel bearing on my Flhtk came apart and front axle seized. Causing front end to wobble. Almost causing me and my passenger to crash. I was able to avoid only because I am a very experienced motorcycle operator. This Flhtk is equipped with the anti lock brake system.”

NHTSA complaint #10523661, filed 2013-07, 13,124 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Engine compensator wore out, made lots of noise. If the part had completely broke it could have caused the rear wheel on the motorcycle to lock up. Harley davidson upgraded the part on the 2011 models. Under warranty they will replace part with upgraded part but charge around a 100.00 to do it. They changed the part for the 2011 model because there was a problem. Why did I have to pay a 100.00 dollars for their mistake?”

NHTSA complaint #10423201, filed 2011-09, 22,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 36,123 miles.

23%0–1035%10–2542%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,455 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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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 Flhtk → · 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. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtk

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201782,3002———Not enough data
20161014,6201———Not enough data
20151011,0002———Not enough data
2014371,7005——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20131413,0000———Not enough data
2012198,9001———Falling
20112021,9602———Falling
20102921,4553——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Harley-Davidson Flhtk model years

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Brakes is named most often, in 16 complaints (55% of the total), followed by wheels with 6.

Has the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk 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 Flhtk reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,455 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 36,123 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.