2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 17, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XL883N years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 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 4,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~4,800 mi
Engine1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%4,800——
Engine150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N recalls (1)

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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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was riding my motorcycle on 2-11-23 heading home on the I75 highway and suddenly the engine stop working. With the bike losing speed I moved towards the shoulder pointing with my hands, the motorcycle stops and never started again. According a preliminary revision the Motor Oil bypassed into the…

Engine · received Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512479

With only about 4800 miles on a 2019 harley davidson sportster 883 iron - my voltage regulator stopped working - bike was non-functional and had to be towed to dealership to be repaired. I was riding on highway i-30 from garland, tx to greenville, tx - lights were going off on the speedometer, i…

Electrical System · received Jun 12, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328489

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.