There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported May 22, 2020
My front brakes on my 2013 harley dose not work most of the time and it is hard to pull in the brake lever to where when I pull the brake lever in and can not move the lever with no brakes...and some times the front wheel locks up by just sitting or at a stop light and my speed control stops working on and off and have a engine light that goes on and off VIN #[xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6)
Service Brakes · at 47 miles · reported Feb 16, 2019
Abs modulator locked my front wheel, good thing I was going slow 35 MPH, if not, me and my wife would have gone down. After taking the bike to the shop, and flushing the system again, now the front brake will not work at all.
Service Brakes · at 17,000 miles · reported Sep 22, 2017
While out riding with my meetup motorcycle group along back country roads on the eastern shore of maryland. We were approaching a sharp right hand turn in the road when I first applied my brakes the brakes never completely engaged. After reapplying the brakes in a panic stop condition the ABS system never kicked in, however the rear brakes did eventually engage resulting in the bike laying down a long skidmark and the rear tire going into a fishtail motion. The result was I crossed over the oncoming traffic line and end up off of the road on the wrong side of the street. Prior to all of this a…
Service Brakes · at 25,800 miles · reported Sep 21, 2017
The contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhtk. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact stated that the front brake handle on the right side of the vehicle became inoperable. The contact engaged the rear brake system to stop the vehicle. Route 66 harley-davidson located in tulsa, ok was made aware of the failure and stated that the ABS module was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact cited NHTSA action number: pe16009 (Service brakes, hydraulic) as the description and cause of the…
Structure · at 15,300 miles · reported Oct 18, 2016
The contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhtk. While driving various speeds on the highway, the saddle bag detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a recent recall for the saddle bag and his was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 15,300.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTK?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (9 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,000 miles.
Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.