How many recalls does the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan have?

The 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan 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 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

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

2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,891 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23V129000 2023-02-27 4,891 affected

Defect

Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles. The salt used to treat the roads in the winter may corrode the brake calipers, causing a decrease or total loss of brake function.

Consequence

A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-31.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“The motorcycle went completely dead while driving in traffic. Not just the engine, but everything. Lights, guages, turn signals. It was as if someone pulled out the key while the vehicle was in normal operation. This happened while on a 4 lane city street while traveling in a straight line at…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-13

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 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.