2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
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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Labels (equipment) and fluid (service brakes)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122,…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
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Bulbs (exterior lighting)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Harley-Davidson XL1200X model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL1200X model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
How do I know if my 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 21V225000).
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.