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Harley-Davidson FlhtkModel year report

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,960miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (65% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and wheels (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 94% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,960 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 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. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 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.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “When I went to apply the rear brake the pedal was solid and brakes would not engage. I narrowly avoided crashing but not my bike is not safe to ride. After research I have found that harley has been aware of ABS failure for many years that was caused by poor design of their ABS system. However it is up to the consumer to replace the part. Their recall states to change brake fluid every two years. However other vehicles with th esame brake fluid have no issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11323169, filed 2020-05, 12,167 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I had just pulled out onto the highway in high traffic area and my motorcycle started producing a clanking noise from the primary case and after doing extensive research, come to the conclusion that the primary compensator was failing. At the time this happened, my cycle also dropped voltage from 14.8 volts dc down to 8 or 9 volts dc and caused the cycle to bog, and lost mechanical power on a hill with high traffic from both directions on a heavily trafficked main u.s. Highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11316186, filed 2020-03, 48,000 miles

Wheels: “I was driving my motorcycle on us 18/20 near sheridan, wy. I noticed for several miles that there was a vibration/shutter in the front end of the motorcycle. I originally thought that a wheel weight front from the front wheel came off causing a tire imbalance. After about 5 miles the shutter became more violent and I pulled my motorcycle of to the side of the road. Upon inspection, it was evident that the right side, front wheel bearing retainer became seperated from the wheel bearing and several of the ball bearings came out and that the front whee bearing had failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10747341, filed 2015-08, 21,919 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

94% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,896 and 32,000 miles.

17%0–1044%10–2533%25–500%50–756%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,960 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.

2011201320142015201620174201820202023
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 2011 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (65% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,960 miles and the middle half falls between 11,896 and 32,000 miles; 94% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.