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Harley-Davidson FlhtkModel year report

2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and electrical system (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “Spark plug wire leading to front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank, leading to abrasion through the insulation of the spark plug wire. Replacement of park plug wire under warranty denied by fort bragg harley davidson. Abrasion through the insulation by contact of the fuel tank could lead to fire or explosion should the wire arc on the fuel tank or if fuel leaks.”

NHTSA complaint #11072438, filed 2018-02, 6,000 miles

Body and structure: “December 23, 2016, while riding my harley davidson Flhtk ultra limited motorcycle at approximately 45 MPH on a straight section interstate 295 in the district of columbia, the right saddlebag pins from the receptacles, allowing the saddlebag to detach from the motorcycle. This event caused a traffic hazard for other motorists. The weather was clear and the road surface was dry and relatively even. The saddlebags were checked approximately 25 minutes before the event, prior to operating the motorcycle, and nothing unusual was observed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10937339, filed 2016-12, 15,200 miles

Electrical system: “After sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. Started right back up. Ok if fuel tank and PCM (seat) are covered or bike in garage. Been to dealership twice, they were unable to verify. Died several times from 3/18/17.”

NHTSA complaint #11143417, filed 2018-10, 6,000 miles

Fuel system: “Clutch became frozen in gear requiring towing. Event occurred twice. Difficulty getting into neutral. Dealer made repairs at my expense. There was a recall for these issues for later models!”

NHTSA complaint #11182611, filed 2019-02, 5,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,870 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201520162018520192022
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 2015 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,870 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.