2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear brake failed, & no ABS. Push hard on pedal and NO BRAKES!!! Brake pedal very stiff and applies no brakes!! Almost got into wreck. It was close and I am calling it a wreck. Thank god I was going slow! This issue is highly dangerous!! Why doesn't the NHTSB give a [XXX]? (Rear brake has never…”
filed May 31, 2022
“Front brake lever is very hard to pull, front brakes won't engage. This happened as I was riding on the highway and getting ready to exit. I tried to pump the brakes and it got better but only for a few minutes. I called my mechanic and he told me it was the abs control module. He said it's been…”
filed Apr 15, 2020
“When backing out of garage I could not depress the front brake handle, it was completely stuck and would not move.”
filed Feb 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Flhtk years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Flhtk | 8 | 22% |
| 2011 Flhtk | 11 | 55% |
| 2010 Flhtk | 15 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.