Harley-Davidson XL1200X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200X, across 7 model years (2010–2022). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson XL1200X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL1200X model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 XL1200X: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2015 XL1200X: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2010 XL1200X: 1 complaint, 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 XL1200X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL1200X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 XL1200X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 XL1200X | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 XL1200X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 XL1200X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 XL1200X | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 XL1200X | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 XL1200X | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL1200X years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (1), 2015 (1), 2010 (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 XL1200X?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200X have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.