2005 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“As I was stopped at a signal, a gentleman pulled up beside me that had been following me or approximately the last mile or two. He told me that my rear tire appeared to be wobbling. Upon further investigation I found there to be a defect in my tire. 2/3 of the tire are normal width but the other…”
“Faulty engine. Needs complete rebuild. Bike was very well maintained. Harley knew about the problem with the faulty engines but ignored. *tr”
“Rear brake failure on a 2005 harley davidson xlc 1200. Tech's could discover no leakage in the brake line. Hd tech's could not explain the problem. Noted that the brake assembly was unsafe and total replacement needed. Motorcycle mileage was under 9,000 mi. And all services performed on time. Hd…”
“Typical motorcycle riding unknown frequency replaced ckp sensor I have a 2005 harley davidson xl1200c motorcycle. About a week ago ,after the bike was warmed up,it would stall at intersections and backfire and often die as you try to accelerate out of the intersection while turning. The only way…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.