Harley-Davidson RH1250S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson RH1250S, across 6 model years (2021–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Harley-Davidson RH1250S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RH1250S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 RH1250S: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 RH1250S: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 RH1250S: 3 complaints, 3 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 RH1250S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson RH1250S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RH1250S | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2025 RH1250S | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 RH1250S | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2023 RH1250S | 6 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2022 RH1250S | 5 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 RH1250S | 3 | 3 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson RH1250S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (6), 2022 (5), 2021 (3). 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 RH1250S?
Engine, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson RH1250S have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.