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2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  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.

  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…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,011 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My harley davidson 2007 xl883 sportster...the bar and eyelet which holds the spring for the kickstand hangs down way to far. This situation has caused my the eyelet and bar to break off two times. Thi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2008 · Structure

“Electrical problem seemingly endemic to all 2007 harley davidson sportster models wherein the battery is drained and motorcycle unable to start. This is dangerous in remote locations under adverse con”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2007 · Electrical system

Compare Harley-Davidson XL883 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL883 model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883

How do I know if my 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883; 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 06V476000).

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.

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.