How many recalls does the 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) have?

The 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) has an open recall?

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2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,012 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20V624000 2020-10-08 1,012 affected

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2020 LiveWire (ELW) motorcycles. The electric vehicle powertrain may unexpectedly shut down and not restart, due to a software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will update the OBC software, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0176.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire Elw (livewire) as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.