Harley-Davidson XL883L Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL883L, across 3 model years (2007–2019). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Harley-Davidson XL883L years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL883L model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 XL883L: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 XL883L: 1 complaint, 3 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 XL883L problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL883L model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL883L | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 XL883L | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 XL883L | 1 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL883L years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (1), 2007 (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 XL883L?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL883L have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.