How many recalls does the 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns have?

The 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns 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 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 35,523 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 22V160000 2022-03-16 4,177 affected

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Consequence

Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V225000 2021-03-31 31,346 affected

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly…

Consequence

A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.

Complaints by component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Defective weld on handlebars, snapped at mounting point”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2022-05-10

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 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.