No complaints are listed for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUL.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2019-08-05. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear re (excerpt)
Consequence: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
22 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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10176175
Date: 2020-05-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 2014-2018 Touring, CVO Touring and Trike models previously equi
10173463
Date: 2020-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, POWER TRAIN.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-EightA A A A? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the current filter, however, the new oil filter effective media
10173477
Date: 2020-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-EightA A? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the current filter, however, the new oil filter effective media sur
10162967
Date: 2019-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1492: 2017 - 2019 TOURING - MILWAUKEE EIGHT - INNER PRIMARY VENT. Purpose: Revision. Harley-Davidson has learned that a small percentage of dealers and customers are finding low transmission oil levels and high primary oil levels during normal maintenance intervals. This could indi
10139399
Date: 2018-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-EightA? crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight r
10139400
Date: 2018-04-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1463: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT - ROCKER COVER GASKET INVENTORY PURGE AND REPLACE. Purpose: To inform dealers that previous rocker cover gasket design on Milwaukee-Eight? are prone to varying degrees of oil leaks. These leaks may occur on certain vehicles with different combinations of paint
10125151
Date: 2017-11-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
TECH TIP TT462: TEAR-AWAY CABLE STRAP. Issue Description: Damage has occurred on some hand grips or brake levers when using side cutters to cut the cable strap that holds the keys in place. Reason for Tech Tip - The assembly plants are trying a new tear-away cable strap.
10125153
Date: 2017-11-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight engine can experience a condition known as sumping during extended periods at high rpm or under heavy engine load. This bulletin
10124224
Date: 2017-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Phone Campaign - Updated, Request for dealers to inspect Touring rear disc mounting screws to investigate if potential under-torque condition issue is present.
10124214
Date: 2017-10-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
TECH TIP TT461: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT - DIAGNOSTICS FOR OIL CONSUMPTION [Milwaukee-Eight Engines]. To explain oil consumption and diagnose whether excessive oil consumption is occurring to address issue of customer complaining of oil usage also referred to as oil consumption. Customers may not realize th