Model year record

2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V075000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
9,401
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-09
Owners notified
2026-02-18

Defect description

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

Safety risk

An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V590000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
8,424
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-10
Owners notified
2025-10-01

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V030000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
3,917
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-25
Owners notified
2022-02-08

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine4
Structure: frame and members211,941 mi
Structure: motorcycle: fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware211,941 mi

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.