How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail have?

The 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2001 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail. 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 engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

“Worn out engine at 3.5 years old and 43,000 miles”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2004-09-01

“I filed a complaint on 9/14/2004, odi 10091015. This is supplemental to that complaint. Additional research turned up information about an oil delivery problem inherent in the harley-davidson twin cam 88 and twin cam 88b engines. An article in the march 2003 edition of easy riders magazine…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2004-09-01

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 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.