Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Harley-Davidson RH1250S, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine3
- Steering2
- Power train1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
26V075000 · Steering9 Feb 2026 · 9,401 vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
25V590000 · Steering10 Sept 2025 · 8,424 vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Harley-Davidson told its dealers about the 2022 Harley-Davidson RH1250S: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010221 | WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when filling warranty claims on used tires. Please see the Warranty Manual of your region for tire policy guidelines. Updated: Tire Tread Guide. Add tire part number 43100038B. Update tire tread depth, adjustment and reimbursement. |
| 11010218 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1663: REVOLUTION MAX INSTRUMENT MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealers that there is a new Instrument Module (IM) software (LM7_51456370_20240322) and (LM4_51456370_20240325). Refer to: Infotainment Support Resources page on Service Information Portal (SIP). |
| 11010215 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. |
| 11008738 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1655: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the clutch cable free play specification has been updated on all Revolution Max vehicles. Original specification: Dimension: 0.0390.079 in (12 mm). Free play has now been changed to: Dimension: 0.0790.118 in (23 mm). All online electronic service manuals and future publications will reflect this information. |
| 11008736 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. |
| 11007550 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1654: DTII MODULE REPLACE MENU CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealer technicians that there is a new menu item in Digital Technician II (DT II). DT II now has a stand alone Module Replace menu inside of Vehicle Setup. This will allow you to program the factory settings, for the connected vehicle, to the Electronic Control Module (ECM), Body Control Module (BCM) and Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU) (if equipped) in a single menu. Initial Release. 8/7/2024. |
| 11007544 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S |
| 11001293 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring. |
| 10251384 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1631: REVOLUTION MAX OIL CHECK PROCEDURE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a new procedure for checking oil levels on Revolution Max powered vehicles. The procedure has been updated to account for potential concerns of a low oil fill condition when set on the side stand. This condition could be caused by having varying degree lean angles of the vehicles in the Revolution Max family while utilizing the same dipstick. Compounding this is the difference in lean angle of vehicles that come equipped with Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) set in the locked position (high) and set to d |
| 10249805 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 Revolution Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to improve electrical output at idle and low Revolutions Per Minute (rpm). Maximum output has remained the same. The following components have been changed: Stator and Stator Screws: The stator has increased in thickness, adding more wire length and longer stator screws; Cooling Manifold: The cooling manifold needed to be machined deeper to accommodate the stato |
| 10249804 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 Revolution Max powered vehicles. The old connector and terminals used on 2021-2023 Revolution Max powered vehicles will no longer be supported. Various kits have been created to support dealers in the change over of these parts. |
| 10248399 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1619: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U04438F AND U04318F. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that the current software version for the Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) and Right Hand Control Module (RHCM) have Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U04438F (reported by the LHCM) and U04318F (reported by the RHCM), that are being set-off intermittently, shortly after a starting event and then seen as historic DTCs but there are no actual faults or operational concerns with the vehicle. In these cases where these codes are being found as historic, no further troubleshooting or hardw |
| 10248396 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on Revolution Max powered vehicles. Replacing the entire Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) is no longer required due to a broken cruise control switch. Revision: Updated Required Dealer Action, Add graphic. |
| 10238845 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on Revolution Max powered vehicles. Replacing the entire Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) is no longer required due to a broken cruise control switch. |
| 10233721 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Added Pan America information, Required Dealer Action, and Credit Procedure. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This information should be used as an aid to current troubleshooting steps and not a replacement. Best practice is to first troubleshoot current Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs |
| 10232450 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1579 (REV B): REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: REVISION. This bulletin informs dealers that a BCM and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). Revision: Updated Body Control Module (BCM) part numbers. Updated Part Numbers Affected. |
| 10232448 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1578: REVOLUTION MAX FOB TROUBLESHOOTING. PURPOSE: To provide dealers with a list of items to check for when troubleshooting an inoperative security FOB for Revolution Max applications. |
| 10231508 | GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1132: 2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE REVOLUTION MAX EO APPROVALS - CARB. PURPOSE: To inform California Harley-Davidson dealerships that select Screamin' Eagle accessories have been granted Executive Order (EO) approval by California Air Resources Board (CARB) for use on select 2022 Revolution Max powered vehicles. Markets Affected: California only. |
| 10231506 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1579: REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a Body Control Module (BCM) and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). The BCM update addresses potential nuisance Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and ride mode faults, most commonly found after a low voltage crank event or cold temperature start attempt. The ECM calibration update is to address a crank, but no start condition that can occur after a stall, followed by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0347. This condition can sometimes be corrected |
| 10231502 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected and Required Dealer Action. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This information should be used as an aid to current troubleshooting steps and not a replacement. Best practice is to first troubleshoot current Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), in order of prior |
| 10231501 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson RevolutionMax clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A new clutch disc service kit (Part No. 37000383) will be provided for making clutch repairs on all Revolution Max powered vehicles moving forward. The procedure of replacing individual discs is no longer recommended. If one steel or fiber plate requires replacement, a clutch disc kit will need to be installed. Online Servi |
| 10228752 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This information should be used as an aid to current troubleshooting steps and not a replacement. Best practice is to first troubleshoot current Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), in order of priority if there are multiple. |
| 10228748 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson Revolution Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A new clutch disc service kit (Part No. 37000383) will be provided for making clutch repairs on all Revolution Max powered vehicles moving forward. The procedure of replacing individual discs is no longer recommended. If one steel or fiber plate requires replacement, a clutch disc kit will need to be installed. Online Service Manuals located in Service Informatio |
| 10228745 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1553: REVOLUTION MAX SPECIAL TOOL HD-53023 UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that Harley-Davidson has updated the Camshaft Chain Retraction tool for all Revolution Max powertrains. The original tool (Part No. HD-53023) was made with a wire gauge too large to fit into the camshaft chain tensioner access hole without modification. A new Camshaft Chain Retraction tool (Part No. HD-53023-A) will be shipped to dealers at no charge. Vehicles Affected: All 2021 through 2023 Revolution Max powered vehicles. |
| 10227224 | SERVICE BULLETIN M1569: PAN AMERICA AND SPORTSTER S INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified an Instrument Module (IM) software concern on 2021 and 2022 Pan America and Sportster S models. There are two concerns that are being addressed with a software update to the IM. The IM temporarily loses display and "VIN Error" message is displayed. NOTE: This update will not correct an existing "VIN Error" message. It is to prevent the "VIN Error" message from happening. If the condition already exists on a vehicle, call your regional Harley-D |
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