2005 Harley-Davidson Touring Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2004
- 2005
- 2010
- 2017
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring
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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Carburetor system (fuel system)
Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. The functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip…
Remedy: Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,848 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The horn on my 2005 harley davidson flhtcui does not work properly. The horn is very muffled and is only audible for approx 50 feet. *8nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2005 · Electrical system
“Faulty horn on harley davidson motorcycles(flht),safety hazard,works intermittently. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2005 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Touring model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Touring model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring | 2 | 14 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Touring | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring
How do I know if my 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring; 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 04V465000).
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.
Other Harley-Davidson models
- Flhtcu276 complaints
- Flhx185 complaints
- Flhtk161 complaints
- Flhtc112 complaints
- Flhtcui108 complaints
- Harley Davidson105 complaints
- XG75088 complaints
- Flhr87 complaints
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.