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2019 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited — Common Issues & Known Problems

Known Issues & Owner Reports

These are the most commonly reported issues and concerns from owners, mechanics, and community forums for the 2019 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited.

Fluid Transfer (Migration)
Medium

Transmission fluid migrates through the clutch pushrod into the primary case due to pressure differentials.

Harley released a primary vent kit (Service Bulletin M1492) to equalize pressure.
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Electric Water Pump Failure
Medium

The electric pump for the Twin-Cooled heads can fail, causing a 'Check Engine' light and potential overheating.

Failure is often indicated by a coolant temp light and the cooling fans running at max speed.
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Oil Sumping
High

Oil collects in the crankcase instead of returning to the tank, causing friction, power loss, and engine damage.

Less common on 2019 models than 2017-18, but still possible under high-load conditions.
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Used Buying Inspection Checklist

What to look for when buying a used 2019 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited.

Transmission Dipstick Level

Check for 'fluid transfer.' If the transmission oil is low and the primary is overfull, the bike needs the vent kit update.

Water Pump Operation

Listen for the electric pump running after a hot shutdown. These pumps are known failure points on 2017-2019 models.

Service Records for Oil Pump

Early M8 engines had 'sumping' issues. Check if the oil pump was ever updated to the 2020+ version (P/N 62400247).