2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R
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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, the front master brake cylinder assembly had been built with inadequate lubrication on the secondary cup. This could cause the sliding resistance of the piston to be excessive, which in turn could cause the return of the piston to be slow upon release of the brake.
Remedy: Dealers will rebuild the master cylinder. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,790 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My harley davidson motorcycle the motor locked up, causing a skid, this happened at low speeds but had it happened on the interstate someone could have been killed, or hurt for life. The reason the mo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2013 · Engine
“Failure of front brake. Near wreck with stopping car. Cannot correct problem. Dealer cannot get repair parts. This is an ongoing problem that is getting worse. Problem is intermittent but getting more”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R
How do I know if my 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V201000).
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.