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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system7
- Power train4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Visibility3
- Structure3
- Engine3
- Unknown or other1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the XL1200C.
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.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
NHTSA recalls