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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse, describing incidents dated October 10, 2013 to August 15, 2016.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10895858 · Filed August 15, 2016
MY 2014 HARLEY HAS HAD TWO COMPENSATORS REPLACED AND NOW THEY ARE REPLACING A 3RD ONE IN LESS THAN TWO TEARS. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BUT FROM WHAT I READ THIS IS HAPPENING ON A LOT OF HARLEYS AND COULD BE DANGEROUST IF IT FAILED IN TRANSIT.
ODI #10893935 · Filed August 8, 2016
CLUTCH COMPENSATOR FAILED AT 12,500 MILES ON A 6500 MILE TRIP THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO CALIFORNIA. BIKE WAS KNOCKING FROM THE PRIMARY COVER AND COST $750.00 TO REPAIR. HARLEY DENIED CLAIM TO REPLACE PART ON A $40,000 MOTORCYCLE.
ODI #10747265 · Filed August 9, 2015
RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG DEPARTED THE MOTORCYCLE ON I-90 JUST EAST OF WALLACE AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS WAS 8 DAYS AFTER HAVING THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL INCORPORATED AT A QUALIFIED DEALER IN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. THE BAG DEPARTED WITHOUT WARNING AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SAFE STOP…

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Saddlebags may Separate from Motorcycle

NHTSA #15V427000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 6, 2015 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 185,272 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0166 · Owners notified July 30, 2015 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – May 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Safety consequence

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Clutch may not Remain Disengaged

NHTSA #14V537000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 5, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 105,746 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0159 & 0160 · Owners notified September 17, 2014 · Vehicles built March 22, 2013 – July 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Wheel may Lock up if Brake Line is Pinched

NHTSA #14V319000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 12, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 66,421 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0157 · Owners notified June 25, 2014 · Vehicles built July 1, 2013 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Safety consequence

A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The Clutch may not Disengage

NHTSA #13V515000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2013 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 19,597 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0153 · Owners notified December 17, 2013 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – October 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse.

Engine

ODI #10895858

Incident: August 15, 2016 · Filed: August 15, 2016

MY 2014 HARLEY HAS HAD TWO COMPENSATORS REPLACED AND NOW THEY ARE REPLACING A 3RD ONE IN LESS THAN TWO TEARS. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BUT FROM WHAT I READ THIS IS HAPPENING ON A LOT OF HARLEYS AND COULD BE DANGEROUST IF IT FAILED IN TRANSIT.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10893935

Incident: July 19, 2016 · Filed: August 8, 2016

CLUTCH COMPENSATOR FAILED AT 12,500 MILES ON A 6500 MILE TRIP THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TO CALIFORNIA. BIKE WAS KNOCKING FROM THE PRIMARY COVER AND COST $750.00 TO REPAIR. HARLEY DENIED CLAIM TO REPLACE PART ON A $40,000 MOTORCYCLE.

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #10747265

Incident: August 8, 2015 · Filed: August 9, 2015

RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG DEPARTED THE MOTORCYCLE ON I-90 JUST EAST OF WALLACE AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS WAS 8 DAYS AFTER HAVING THE HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL INCORPORATED AT A QUALIFIED DEALER IN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. THE BAG DEPARTED WITHOUT WARNING AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SAFE STOP IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE BAG SKIDDED ON THE PAVEMENT AND CAME TO A STOP IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE I-90 EASTBOUND LANE. THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND THE SITUATION OCCURRED WITHOUT INCIDENT. I HAVE GREAT CONCERN THAT HAD THERE BEEN TRAFFIC BEHIND ME THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT/ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURY OR LOSS OF PROPERTY I AM ALSO VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE LIABILITY EXPOSURE I HAVE PERSONALLY IF AN INCIDENT LIKE THIS IS THE CAUSE OF INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH. HARLEY DAVIDSON DOESN'T SEEM TO BE GIVING THIS THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES AS THE RECALL WAS ONLY A HARDWARE CHANGE AND DID NOT INCORPORATE ANY FAILSAFE MECHANISM SHOULD THE HARDWARE FAIL, AS IS DID IN THIS CASE. CLEARLY THE RECALL DESIGN IS FLAWED AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE AS THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE AND MUST BE CHANGED YET AGAIN. READING THROUGH SOME QUICK INTERNET SEARCHES THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING AS FAR BACK AS 2011 FROM MY BRIEF SEARCH. I URGE NHTSA TO REVIEW THIS ISSUE WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON AND TAKE SWIFT ACTION TO REMEDY.

Unknown or Other

ODI #10616821

Crash

Incident: June 28, 2014 · Filed: July 28, 2014

SLOWING DOWN TO A 35 MPH ZONE AND WOKE UP IN THE HOSPITAL. *JS

Engine

ODI #10553637

Incident: October 10, 2013 · Filed: November 24, 2013

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK STARTED AT ABOUT 700 TOTAL MILES. THE LEAK APPEARS FROM THE COOLANT PUMP HOUSING. IF IT IS LEAKING WHILE RIDING THE SLIPPERY COOLANT SPLASHES ONTO THE REAR TIRE AFFECTING TRACTION. THE LEAK CAN POSSIBLY BE SPLASHING ON THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AFFECTING BRAKING. NOW WITH ONLY 1,450 TOTAL MILES THE LEAK BECAME A FULL BLOWN GUSHER. IT'S IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. I HAVE READ OVER 60 PAGES ON THE HD FORUM ABOUT OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

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