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2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK recalls

Recall 16V-471: Power Train

Reported Jun 27, 2016 · 27,232 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes5
Wheels4
Unknown or Other2
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,240 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 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · reported Sep 27, 2023
The Dunlop back tire cracked in center while less than half worn. Thread depth new is 8/32 inch and tire check 5/32 inch.
Service Brakes · reported Mar 3, 2023
The coolant pump failed causing the engine to over heat which I was informed is a known issue with this year model. Plus my ABS system failed which makes the bike unable to operate.
Service Brakes · at 13,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2020
We were on a major highway going approximately 70 MPH when the brakes instantly locked up. We went from 70 to 0 in seconds. We barely made it to the shoulder as we needed to clear other bikes. People behind us claim the brake lights never came on nor did the ABS light to indicate an issue. The brakes remained locked for several minutes before we could even move the bike. The bike was trailer to hd in frederick where they claim it's a faulty ABS module. Now hd is fighting the repair. Searching online there is an issue with the ABS modules. This issue could have been deadly and a lesser…
Service Brakes · at 5,567 miles · reported Apr 22, 2020
Abs failure, no ABS failure light on. Riding on i82 between kennewick wa and umatilla or. Riding at 70 MPH, attempted to brake for slow moving traffic and discovered rear brake pedal in hydraulic lock condition, unable to push pedal down...so no rear brake. Almost had an accident. Was able to get harley home safely. Nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 exist for earlier models with same ABS problem. Cost of repair $1500 to $2000. Need same recall for later years
Wheels · at 32,729 miles · reported Oct 16, 2019
Last year at aprox 20k miles on a long stretch of highway the front wheel bearings failed and almost lost control of the motorcycle, had to have it hauled in on wrecker to get fixed under warranty and they did not pay for that , well here it is aprox 13k miles since then and it has happened again

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK: 16V-471 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTK?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by wheels (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,240 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.