2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The housing that holds the tach and speedometer is defectively designed or cast and metal fatigue causes the bracket to separate where it is bolted to the frame. The tach/speedo unit then can fall fre”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2007 · Equipment
Compare Harley-Davidson XL1200S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL1200S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Harley-Davidson XL1200S | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson XL1200S | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S 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 XL1200S; 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.