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2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 31,346 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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

POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2020 harley davidson 883 ironhorse. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle, the transmission slipped out of gear. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-06-01
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 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.