Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200L | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Vehicle speed control1
- Structure1
- Service brakes1
- Power train1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Exterior lighting1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the XL1200L.
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
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.
NHTSA recalls