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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
1,042miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,042 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I experienced coolant leakage after coming to a stop. The dealership spent a few days testing and making the repair. At approx.. 300 miles it did it again. Coolant is very slippery, if coolant gets on a motorcycles tires it would be all bad. From what I have been hearing, harley is having issues with coolant leaks on selected new bikes. This is a whole new design for harley davidson, used on 3 2014 harley davidson models. I really think the issue should be investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #10542906, filed 2013-09, 84 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 h-d Flhtk motorcycle. While attempting to park the vehicle, the radiator exploded. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the radiator hose was warped. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the cap on the coolant system detached twice and the fluid spilled when driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10651104, filed 2014-10, 2,000 miles

“2014 harley davidson ultra limited. Consumer writes in regards to engine vibration, throttle issues, clutch compensator and possible eitms failure. The consumer stated he noticed a vibration from the engine which was more than he expected, and an intermittent knock from the engine. The hd personnel said it was normal. The consumer stated he liked the power and ride as speed. However, when the throttle was rolled off, the bike lugged and surged and at idle there was significant vibration. Also, at idle there was a heavy. Loud intermittent clunking sound much like a pre-ignition knock. …”

NHTSA complaint #10888362, filed 2016-07

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201438%
201115%

Other parts of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

Engine
12 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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