2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2004
- 2005
1 safety recall for the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
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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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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,504 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle's electricity to the lights had lost power on six occasions. The service dealer continued to change fuses but the problem persisted. The contact expressed the mo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2006 · Electrical system
“The solid wheels on my 2005 harley-davidson vrsca motorcycle are a safety hazard on the interstate highways whenever i get caught in the "wake" of any larger vehichles passing me or whenver i pass lar”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2005 · Wheels
Compare Harley-Davidson V-Rod model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson V-Rod model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Harley-Davidson V-Rod | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
How do I know if my 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod 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 V-Rod; 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 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.
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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.