There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 600 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Jan 2, 2023
When engine is hot, approximately 170F+ per oil temperature gauge, rear brake lights remain ON after only pressing the rear brake pedal. Seems to be more prevalent when motorcycle is stationary. Lights will only turn OFF after cooling and the engine is turned OFF and then ON again. This has happened multiple times. Has not happened with front brakes.
Service Brakes · reported Mar 29, 2019
On three occasions, after the motorcycle was not riddin for several months, the rear brakes stopped working after the first depression of the brake pedal. The rear brake master cylinder internal piston would not return to its normal position after releasing the brake pedal. Fortunatly I have, on all three occasions never been out of my driveway before discovering this problem, as I was on each occasion just dong a pre trip check of the machine. The first time this occurred I took the motorcycle to the dealer that I purchased it from. I was told by their service department that they could find…
Engine · at 50 miles · reported Jul 23, 2014
After purchasing my brand new 2013 hd tri glide I was surprised to feel the heat that was produced by the engine and exhaust on the right side of the bike. The temps outside were about 80 degrees and my inner right thigh felt as though it was on fire. I contacted the dealership, bowling green harley davidson, the service dept recommended that I have them remove the catalytic converter as this would help with some of the heat issue. I paid cash for this to be done to the employee as they said this was not a company procedure. They also recommended highway pegs attached to the faring which I had…
Engine · at 600 miles · reported May 18, 2014
At slow speed or stopped there is etreme heat coming from the right side of the engine. It is so hot it feels like my leg is being burned. According to the dealer the only fix is to replace the exhaust system with a system without the catalytic converter. This at a cost of close to $2,000 on a vehicle already costing $30,000. This is a safety issue.
Engine · at 3,300 miles · reported Sep 20, 2013
While riding usually on bumpy streets I would hear a funny squeaking. After stopping at my destination I found that the bolts that hold the engine stabilizer to the cylinder head were loose. After tightening them for about 5 time I brought it back to the dealer who informed me that the holes in the head are stripped and they will replace under warranty. Well 2 weeks later the sound was back and both bolts were again lose. This should be a safety issues since it seems that the engine can shift and cause serious damage if the stabilizer accidentally came loose. I have read on a few forums on…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG?
Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 600 miles.
Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.