2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200NS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS. That is the most of any XL1200NS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
Exterior lighting:headlights:bulbs
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
Risk: A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
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.
Defective weld on handlebars, snapped at mounting point
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200NS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 XL1200NS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XL1200NS | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200NS model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.