Harley-Davidson XL1200NS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200NS, across 3 model years (2019–2021). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Harley-Davidson XL1200NS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL1200NS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 XL1200NS: 1 complaint, 2 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 XL1200NS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL1200NS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 XL1200NS | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2020 XL1200NS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 XL1200NS | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL1200NS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (1). 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 XL1200NS?
Steering, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200NS have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.