Brakes
Filed Jan 14, 2021
ABS BRAKE ISSUES. LOCKING UP
- NHTSA ID
- 11388215
- Incident
- Nov 15, 2020
- Mileage
- 42,956 mi
2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 14, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, most frequently naming the brakes, body & structure and powertrain (other) categories. 18 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| Sep 2017 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 9 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 10 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 11 |
| May 2020 | 2 | 13 |
| Jan 2021 | 1 | 14 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes956.3%
- Body & structure212.5%
- Powertrain (other)212.5%
- Driver assistance16.3%
- Engine16.3%
- Steering16.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Brakes
Filed May 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 25 MPH, WHILE APPLYING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOCATED AT 385 N WITCHDUCK RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462, (757) 499-8964, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE AND FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.*DT*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 11326501
- Incident
- May 3, 2020
- Mileage
- 13,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed 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) *CC
- NHTSA ID
- 11325581
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2020
Brakes
Filed Jan 5, 2020
BOTH BRAKES FAILURE DURING STOP ARRIVING HOME LOW SPEED. ABS SYSTEM DEAD
- NHTSA ID
- 11297271
- Incident
- Jan 4, 2020
- Mileage
- 10,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 24, 2019
HIGHWAY RIDING. TRANSMISSION SHIFTER RETURN SPRING BROKE. BIKES HAS 6000 MILES. UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS
- NHTSA ID
- 11222333
- Incident
- Jun 23, 2019
- Mileage
- 6,000 mi
Brakes
Filed 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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11180518
- Incident
- Dec 15, 2018
- Mileage
- 47 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 8, 2018
ABS FAILURE WHILE RIDING. NO WARNING. NEAR COLLISION WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. FRONT BRAKE LEVER STUCK.
- NHTSA ID
- 11083866
- Incident
- Mar 17, 2018
- Mileage
- 31,000 mi
Filed Feb 23, 2018
ABS BRAKE MODULES FREEZING UP. WHEN THAT HAPPENS YOU HAVE NO BRAKES
- NHTSA ID
- 11074421
- Incident
- Feb 21, 2018
- Mileage
- 85,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
M1391A
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER SYSTEM (PART NUMBER: DCA-8000). [Rev U] Added: Description of improvements made to the testing algorithm for GRX software Version P and DCA-8000 software Version E.
PAB1171
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the Screamin' Eagle Pro Street Tuner application will require the use of a Personal Computer (PC) to complete a Bluetooth Communication Interface (BCI) firmware update.
M1490
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.9): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update Version 25.8.9 Release Date: Week of September 2, 2025. Changes: LiveWire 2024 S2MH: Removal of incorrect Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) reflash support; EHCU Module (Part No. 41100123): Addressed issue where module became unrecoverable after failed reflash attempted. NOTE: Digital Technician II (DT II) supports additional Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and model years outside of those listed.
M1490
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.7): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update Version 25.6.4, Release Date: Week of August 19, 2025. Includes New Features and Changes for the Models & Model Years listed. NOTE: Digital Technician II (DT II) supports additional Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and model years outside of those listed.
M1391A
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REV T): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision T. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER SYSTEM (PART NUMBER: DCA-8000). [Rev T] Updated: New Software Update, Previous Software Updates and DCA-8000. Added: 192-210335P. Software update 192-210335P for GRX-3110 and DCA-800 to add new battery part numbers.
M1684
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Availability of the new Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries will vary by market and will be transitioning over the next few months. NOTE: The ring terminal screws are not compatible between Leoch and East Penn batteries. The new batteries will include new ring terminal screws, which must be used. The ring terminal screws from the old battery need to be discarded.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.