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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system4
- Structure3
- Wheels2
- Service brakes2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the XL883.
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.
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
NHTSA recalls