2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 425miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 425 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.
“Make turns and general operation of motorcycle becomes a problem when trying to use cb control button and maneuver the motorcycle and us cb-squelch. Possibly dropping motorcycle and causing and accident. Should be on left handle bar control not right. Cruise should be on right side with throttle. Accidents are going to be caused because of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10586440, filed 2014-05, 400 miles“Engine coolant leaking from coolant pump casing. Inspected coolant reservoir which was pressured up and full(no air gap). After engine cooled, then coolant level below cold full level. Dealer stated they could not reproduce episode. At 30 to 33 MPH, there is a wobble/shimmy in the handle bars/front end. More so on deceleration,but have felt when turning. First time dealer stated they could not reproduce. Problem has continued. Dealer stated they can reproduce. They rode other bikes of this model and all bikes handle this way, so they call this normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556957, filed 2013-12, 450 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222358Sep 23, 2022TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES…
- 10153989Jan 22, 2019TECH ARTICLE TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Purpose: During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process…
- 10124217Oct 17, 2017TECH ARTICLE TTA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Revised. Issue: Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring, CVO Touring and Police Touring…
- 10109605Mar 31, 2017Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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