How many recalls does the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan have?

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2021 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 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2021 royal enfield himalayan motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v129000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and contacted the dealer to schedule the recall repair appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not assist…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2024-11-19

“The contact owns a 2021 royal enfield himalayan. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v129000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2023-02-27

“The contact owns a 2021 royal enfield himalayan motorcycle. The contact stated that while coasting at 40 mph, with the engine disengaged while holding the clutch lever, the contact then released the clutch lever and the motorcycle stalled while the rear wheel seized. The contact was able to…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-10-13

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