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Harley-Davidson FlhtkModel year report

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,000miles, 13 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 Flhtk (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (64% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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

Brakes: “Abs modulator locked my front wheel, good thing I was going slow 35 MPH, if not, me and my wife would have gone down. After taking the bike to the shop, and flushing the system again, now the front brake will not work at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11180518, filed 2019-02, 47 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. While driving various speeds on the highway, the saddle bag detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a recent recall for the saddle bag and his was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 15,300.”

NHTSA complaint #10916844, filed 2016-10, 15,300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While riding my 2013 harley ultra classic I noticed from the day I bought it 7-9-2013 it was making a noise in the chain case that sounds like the primary chain is loose and making a slapping sound. I took the bike back to the dealer and the service manager told me it was normal they all do it. The noise got a little louder over the next two months so I took the bike back on 10-29-2013 and a service tech took the bike out and said it sounds like the chain tensioner is not working. He removed the inspection cover and said it looked ok. He said he thinks the compensator has too much play in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10585538, filed 2014-04, 2,700 miles

Engine: “Rode my new harley Flhtk for an hour and the right side got so hot I tired avoiding touching it to prevent burning myself. The air cleaner was so I hot my right pant leg looked like it had been ironed. My posterior was soaked with sweat making for a very uncomfortable ride. Even the left side on the primary case was uncomfortable to the touch. I was just cruising back country roads not riding in traffic and the air temp was only about 60 fahrenheit not celsius though the ambient temp around me was probably 60c or greater. …”

NHTSA complaint #10551330, filed 2013-11, 10 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

92% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,700 and 25,800 miles.

38%0–1031%10–2523%25–500%50–758%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201320142016201720182019202032021
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 Flhtk 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. 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 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (64% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk 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 Flhtk reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,700 and 25,800 miles; 92% 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.