Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems and complaints, 2010 to 2012

46 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls across 2 model years, 2010 to 2012. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

46complaints
3recalls
4reported crashes
0reported fires
3reported injuries

Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2012	15	1	3	2	Few red flags	Brakes
2010	31	3	1	1	Few red flags	Brakes

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 31 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain11 (35%)
Brakes10 (32%)
Electrical & infotainment5 (16%)
Steering, suspension & tires3 (10%)
Other systems2 (6%)

Recalls (3)

Brakes · 18V076000 · Jan 2018 · model year 2010
These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 11V506000 · Oct 2011 · model years 2010, 2012
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fuel system · 09V457000 · Dec 2009 · model year 2010
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.