2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
The 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK, potentially affecting up to 199,419 vehicles.
Recall 22V781000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 199,419 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
Consequence: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Rear wheel locked at 40 mph and power cutoff while on a highway on ramp (soft right turn) making the rear wheel slide to the right, causing my passenger and I to fall off the bike hurting our left extremities (legs, arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders) as it slid and ended on its left side on the right shoulder. Harley-Davidson RDRS and Rain Mode were turned on and the road was wet from a previous rain but visible debris on the road.
Rear wheel locked at 40 mph and power cutoff while on a highway on ramp (soft right turn) making the rear wheel slide to the right, causing my passenger and I to fall off the bike hurting our left extremities (legs, arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders) as it slid and ended on its left side on the right shoulder. Harley-Davidson RDRS and Rain Mode were turned on and the road was wet from a previous rain but visible debris on the road.
Safety Rating for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1498 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1498: 2020 MODELS WITH H-D CONNECT OR RDRS - INITIAL CARE PROGRAM. REVISION. PURPOSE: The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers. Harley-Davidson Technical Service is providing an Initial Care Program for vehicles equipped with H-D Connect or RDRS (Reflex Defensive Rider...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 13 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 14 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 10 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 4 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 4 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK (current)
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 2 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 0 complaints
- 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 3 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 99 total complaints