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Harley-Davidson XL883 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Harley-Davidson XL883 (2002–2014). The most-complained-about year is 2004.

4
safety recalls, all years
15
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2004
year with most complaints

Pick your Harley-Davidson XL883 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 Harley-Davidson XL88303
2009 Harley-Davidson XL88301
2008 Harley-Davidson XL88301
2007 Harley-Davidson XL88332
2006 Harley-Davidson XL88301
2005 Harley-Davidson XL88301
2004 Harley-Davidson XL88303
2003 Harley-Davidson XL88311
2002 Harley-Davidson XL88302

What Harley-Davidson XL883 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The 2004 model year has the most, with 3.

All Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Harley-Davidson XL883, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 07V296000 Reported 35,112 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    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.

    Model years: 2007

  2. Tires

    NHTSA 07V025000 Reported 614 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Certain sportster and dyna model motorcycles were built with an incorrect front tire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front tire and replace it if necessary. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Model years: 2007

  3. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 06V476000 Reported 18,758 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. In some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle.

    Remedy: On motorcycles which do not have accessory engine guards, dealers will install an intermediate mounting bracket that will relocate the voltage regulator to a position which provides more clearance from the front…

    Model years: 2007

  4. Tail lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 04V218000 Reported 31,070 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    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.

    Model years: 2003

Other Harley-Davidson models

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.