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Harley-Davidson RH1250S recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson RH1250S, covering model years 2021 to 2026. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2021–2026)
  • most complaints: 2023 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V075000 (reported Feb 9, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (6.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 16, or 37.5%. Next come 2022 (5) and 2021 (3). The fewest are for 2026, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson RH1250S owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2021–2026Column chart of 16 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2023 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2021: 3 complaints320212022: 5 complaints520222023: 6 complaints620232024: 1 complaint120242025: 0 complaints20252026: 1 complaint12026
Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202130000
202250000
202360100
202410000
202610000
All model years160100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson RH1250S components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (43.8% of all 16), followed by Steering (6) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine743.8%
Steering637.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling16.3%
Equipment16.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System16.3%
Power Train16.3%
Structure16.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson RH1250S recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RH1250S, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2021 to 2026. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall campaigns covering each model year
2021: 3 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: 2 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V075000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model years 2021–2026

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.

    Consequence:
    An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V590000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model years 2021–2025

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.

    Consequence:
    An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0190.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V030000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2021

    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."

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

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson RH1250S questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson RH1250S have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson RH1250S, covering model years 2021 to 2026. The most recent, 26V075000, was reported on February 9, 2026 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Harley-Davidson RH1250S model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 6 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2022 (5) and 2021 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 43.8% of all 16. Steering (6) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson RH1250S?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.