2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C
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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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,520 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson xl1200c. The fuel tank was rusted from the inside and created a hole. As a result, fuel leaked all over the engine. He took the vehicle to the repair shop an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“While riding my motorcycle (2003 harley davidson xl1200c) my left mirror broke off and since the left turn signal is attached to mirror caused the light to break and had to hold it from damaging the g”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 16, 2006 · Visibility
Compare Harley-Davidson XL1200C model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL1200C model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C; 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 04V218000).
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.