2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883N years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N. That is the most of any XL883N model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 3,561 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N.
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.
Vehicle ran great no drive ability issues. I was in the process of installing the harley-davidson fuel level sensor to the fuel pump assembly. Which is a harley-davidson part to go with the harley-davidson tachometer. When i removed the fuel pump i found that the ground wire from the fuel pump…
I had been getting a low voltage engine code for some time. The bike lost all power on i-275 and had to be towed. The dealer is telling me that the voltage regulators are bad and that a recall is looming. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson XL883N years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XL883N | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 XL883N | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 XL883N | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 XL883N | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 XL883N | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 XL883N | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883N a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883N model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.