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Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 105 owner complaints across 18 model years of the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson (1982–2003). The most-complained-about year is 2000.

5
safety recalls, all years
105
owner complaints, all years
1991
year with most recalls
2000
year with most complaints

Pick your Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson07
2002 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson08
2001 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson13
2000 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson020
1999 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson014
1998 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson08
1997 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson011
1996 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson09
1995 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson04
1994 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson07
1993 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson13
1992 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson13
1991 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson23
1990 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson11
1987 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson01
1986 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson01
1985 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson01
1982 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson01

What Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 20.

All Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V150000 Reported 211 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a brake system that could contain out of specification brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers replaced the brake fluid in these motorcycles. Since all the vehicles have been contained or transported to harley-davidson facilities, this campaign is 100% completed.

    Model years: 2001

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 92V167000 Reported 4,272 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    Screws (part number 3655) used to mount the front wheel brake disc, the jiffy stand spring, and front wheel cap, do not meet harley- davidson's strength requirements and may break during vehicle operation.

    Remedy: Replace part 3655 with stronger screws.

    Model years: 1993

  3. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 91V001000 Reported 19,950 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    Turn signal control modules may continue to flash in the presence of a non-functioning turn signal lamp which is nonconformance to FMVSS 108.

    Remedy: Replace turn signal control module, as necessary.

    Model years: 1991

  4. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V138000 Reported 8,405 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    Friction pad separates from the backing plate and subsequently from the front or rear brake caliper assembly.

    Remedy: Replace friction pads.

    Model years: 1992

  5. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 91V117000 Reported 61,386 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    Malfunctioning 30 amp circuit breakers during operation can result in disruption of the electrical system, including lights, ignition, and accessories without prior warning.

    Remedy: Replace 30 amp circuit breaker.

    Model years: 1990, 1991

Other Harley-Davidson models

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.