2021 Harley-Davidson Ra1250s recalls and problems

The 2021 Harley-Davidson Ra1250s has 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2021 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

13complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V030000 · 3,917 vehicles

Problem: Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk: Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Harley-Davidson Ra1250s years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Harley-Davidson Ra1250s have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Harley-Davidson Ra1250s, the latest from Jan 25, 2022 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson Ra1250s?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (9), engine (5), power train (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.