2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L
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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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,778 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson xl1200 low. While driving 40 MPH, the contact stated that the motorcycle accelerated about 90 MPH without warning, causing his engine to fail. The dealer was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
“2006 harley davidson sportster transmission made noise at 556 miles. *ts when the consumer was performing maintenance on the motorcycle, he discovered the transmission's drain plug had a magnet which”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2006 · Power train
Compare Harley-Davidson XL1200L model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL1200L model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L | 3 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L
How do I know if my 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L 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 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L; 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 07V296000).
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.