Harley-Davidson RA1250 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 23, 2025 · 22 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson RA1250, across 3 model years (2021–2023). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2022, with 11 complaints
2021: 9202192022: 112022112023: 220232

n = 22 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson RA1250 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No RA1250 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2022 RA1250: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2021 RA1250: 9 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2023 RA1250: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Harley-Davidson RA1250 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System1231
Engine820
Fuel/propulsion System820
Vehicle Speed Control320
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Steering110
Structure110

All Harley-Davidson RA1250 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 RA125020—Electrical System
2022 RA1250110—Electrical System
2021 RA125091—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson RA1250 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (11), 2021 (9), 2023 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson RA1250?

Electrical System, with 12 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson RA1250 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.