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Harley-Davidson FlhtkModel year report

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,700miles, 33 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 33 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.

Also reported: Fuel system (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “After delivery, I discovered while parked there was a cooling system leak near the front of the engine (~90 miles); if it were not addressed, such a leak has potential to deposit coolant on the rear tire and could contribute to a crash and ensuing injury. The dealer repaired the leak, it has subsequently returned and become more serious (discovered at 975 miles). The selling dealer advised me not to operate the motorcycle and retrieved it by trailer from my home. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548377, filed 2013-10, 90 miles

Brakes: “I received a letter of recall for this motorcycle. In the letter it states that the front wheel may lock up. Harley will not provide transportation of this motorcycle to the nearest harley davidson dealer. I am expected to ride this dangerous motorcycle to the dealer for repairs or cover the cost of a wrecker service.”

NHTSA complaint #10607168, filed 2014-06, 5,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While I was riding my 2014 harley davidson Flhtk motorcycle on a 35 MPH two lane city street, the shifter shaft lever became stripped. I was unable to shift the motorcycle out of first gear after a stop and traffic was backing up behind and passing me creating somewhat of a hazard. Fortunately for me I was in an area where I was able to safely exit the roadway. Had this incident occurred on a roadway with limited access/sight lines and higher speeds an injury could have resulted.”

NHTSA complaint #10882272, filed 2016-07, 11,700 miles

Electrical system: “While leading a group of bikes, using the cb radio push to talk (ptt) control to communicate with group ride leaders, my grip on the throttle control slipped, causing a sudden & immediate deceleration of the motorcycle. This resulted in a near miss collision from the bike behind me in the group (there was no brake light indicating I was decelerating). This issue relates directly to the 2014 my vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10551217, filed 2013-11, 400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 33 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 10,500 miles.

70%0–1021%10–259%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (33 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2013201412201520162017201820192023
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 2014 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. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk reported?

Among the 33 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,700 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 10,500 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 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.