How many recalls does the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?

The 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When driving at any time the vehicle will cut off without any prior warning. When turning the switch sometimes eveything will lock up and make a loud noise. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 1998-10-01

“When driving at any time the vehicle will cut off without any prior warning. When turning the switch sometimes eveything will lock up and make a loud noise. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1998-10-01

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 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.