Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Engine & cooling

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on April 17, 2014. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Electrical systemEquipment & accessoriesEngine & cooling

This is concerning my 2012 harley davidson ultra classic limited. Without warning, most predominantly at highway speeds, the bike will go into limp mode. By that I mean, the throttle-by-wire will disconnect the engine's rpm's and decrease to 1200 rpm resulting in making the handlebar throttle control useless. (Creating instant panic for fear of vehicles behind me running over me, especially on the interstate highway in heavy traffic) therefore I have no choice but to pull to the side of the road, shut the engine...

Read the full complaint

off, and go through to procedure of restarting the engine. To date, by my count, the bike has done this 29 times. Harley davidson service has attempted to fix this problem 8 times, for which I have documents. Please call [[redacted]] for more info. I purchased the motorcycle on 12/18/2012. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Cc

Filed Incident Electrical system · Equipment adaptive / mobility · EngineNHTSA 10583274
Engine & coolingFuel system1 injury

While riding my harley motor cycle on vacation across nebraska on highway 76 I noticed extreme heat on the inside of my right leg and loss of power. The inside of my right was burned and got infected, total bill for doctor and time off from work was approximately $1500.00-$2000.00. The work done on the motor cycle bill was $1487.00. This is suppose to take care of the problem of over heating. New head pipes $524.95, Kit,sestage 1 aic %)mm$139.95, Kit-efi super tuner,screa $459.95, Job code;0 tec: jdk $81.00, Dyno...

Read the full complaint

tune$275.40. I have paid all expenses. I bought this harley in full faith that the engineers were in good faith of high quality superior work ethics for the customer. I believe harley davidson has fault with this over heating problem. Trying to blame it on epa or someone else is not true. They engineered the product, then the should meet all requirements and still have a superior product. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10482478

Harley-Davidson Flhtk engine complaints by year

Flhtk engine problems, every year

Had a engine problem with your 2012 Flhtk? Tell other owners.

Your experience goes live straight away and helps every owner and buyer who checks this vehicle. Anonymous, free, no account.

Overall, how would you rate it? *

0/4000 · Please leave out names, phone numbers and your full VIN.

By posting you confirm it's your own, honest experience and agree to the rules. Safety defect? Also report it to NHTSA - that's how recalls start.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience