How many recalls does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl have?

The 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl?

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

1999 Harley-Davidson Xl Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl. 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 visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Both mirrors have fatigue fractured and fallen off. The dealer has replaced the mirrors with ones identical to the failed mirrors. The right side mirror fell off at 5000 miles and the left one at 6000 miles. My fear is that this engine vibration caused fatigue will again fracture the replacement…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 1999-08-01

“The mirror stem is the problem here. Because of the vibration caused by the engine, the handle bars virbrate a lot. This vibration caused my mirror stem to shear off. I belong to a motorcycle club with over 800 members. We all ride harley sportsters and this has happened to more people than I can…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 1999-07-17

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 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.