Harley-Davidson RA1250S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson RA1250S, across 3 model years (2021–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson RA1250S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RA1250S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 RA1250S: 13 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 RA1250S: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 RA1250S: 8 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 RA1250S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson RA1250S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RA1250S | 10 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 RA1250S | 8 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 RA1250S | 13 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson RA1250S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (13), 2023 (10), 2022 (8). 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 RA1250S?
Electrical System, with 20 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson RA1250S have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.