2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL Sportster years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 4,800 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 8,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a used harley davidson street glide special, flhxs with 8,300 miles. Upon close inspection, i found that the front tire sidewall was splitting next to the bead. My dealer replaced the tire under warranty at no charge to me. Tire was a dunlop 408f, 130b/60/19. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson flhtk (na) motorcycle. The contact stated that the spark plug wire made contact with the bottom of the fuel tank, which damaged the insulation covering of the wire. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who replaced the spark plug wire. The manufacturer…
Tl- the contact owns a shark row motorcycle helmet, manufactured in august 22, 2013 - june,2013. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14e086000 ( equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
Mt clutch failed going down the highway just went out with only 600 miles on the vehicle. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson XL Sportster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster?
Owners most often report engine, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL Sportster model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.