2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
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Traction control system
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,133 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact is filing the complaint on behalf of the owner of a 2020 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG). The contact stated that from the police report, the vehicle veered to the right at 65 M”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2025 · Traction control system
“The contact owns a 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding approximately 35 MPH and applying the front brake, the brakes felt "spongy" while squeezing the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 9 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2 | 8 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
How do I know if my 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V843000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.