Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 RH1250S | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 RH1250S | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine7
- Steering6
- Unknown or other1
- Structure1
- Power train1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Equipment1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the RH1250S.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
NHTSA recalls