2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

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2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:33:31.783Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Flhtk Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2013: 14 complaints 2013 2014: 37 complaints 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2017: 8 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023
2010: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
201029
201120
201219
201314
201437
201510
201610
20178
20184
20194
20201
20212
20220
20232

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

15 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONT BRAKE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AFTER STARTING ENGINE. BACKING DOWN A DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, HAD A FROZEN FRONT BRAKE LEVER. COULD NOT CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, AND FELL OVER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BIKE AND MYSELF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151123

And module locked up the rear tire. Break pedal became hard and not operational.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240607

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HD ABS SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180409

WHEELS

6 of 29 total reports mention: wheels.

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WHILE DRIVING APPROX 45MPH I HEARD A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM MY FRONT WHEEL. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS COMING APART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120627

STEERING

4 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

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LOUD METALLIC NOISES COMING FROM PRIMARY(COMPENSATOR SPROCKET). LOUD METALLIC BANGING WHEN STARTING ENGINE. THIS IS ON A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. IF THE COMPENSATOR FAILS, AND LOCKS UP, A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IS INEVITABLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100902

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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AFTER PURCHASING A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA-GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC LIMITED IN OCT 2009, I EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING WHILE ON A RIDE FROM MY HOME TO RICHMOND VA: ?STEREO CONSTANTLY WENT ON AND OFF WITH INTERMITTENT INTERCOM AND VOLUME CONTROL...

NHTSA ODI report, 20100630

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091211 — fuel system, gasoline

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING CVO TOURING AND TRIKE PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2009. THE FRONT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGA

Campaign 09V457000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20111031 — exterior lighting

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLE

Campaign 11V506000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160706 — PE (closed 20180423)

Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle

R 20180214 — service brakes, hydraulic

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE),...

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018.

Campaign 18V076000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V457000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V506000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.