2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 16, 2022 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XL1200X years
Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X recalls (2)

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Equipment:other:labels; service brakes, hydraulic:fluidMar 16, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V160000 · 4,177 vehicles

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:bulbsMar 31, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V225000 · 31,346 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X?

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 XL1200X a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200X model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.