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Harley-Davidson XL1200XS recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the Harley-Davidson XL1200XS, covering model year 2019, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

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

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 1 model year with data (2019)
  • latest recall 21V225000 (reported Mar 31, 2021)

Harley-Davidson XL1200XS recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XL1200XS, newest first. The only campaign, 21V225000, covers model year 2019.

  • 1 recall campaign
Harley-Davidson XL1200XS recall campaigns covering each model year
2019: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V225000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Bulbs

    Model year 2019

    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 may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.

    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.

    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 XL1200XS questions

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How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200XS have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Harley-Davidson XL1200XS, covering model year 2019. The campaign, 21V225000, was reported on March 31, 2021 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”.

Which Harley-Davidson XL1200XS model years do the recalls cover?

The only campaign, 21V225000, covers model year 2019. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name XL1200XS, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson XL1200XS?

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.

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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.