6
recalls
The Harley-Davidson Sportster has 6 recalls covering 13,592 vehicles as reported; model year 1972 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1972: 2
Units affected
14K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Harley-Davidson Sportster by component
- Suspension2 · 3,100 units
- Equipment1 · 232 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 9,501 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 251 units
- Wheels1 · 508 units
Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2004 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, Softail, Sportster, Touring (2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 04V607000 | Crash risk | 9,501 |
| Oct 23, 1998 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster (1999): EquipmentNo. 98V267000 | Other or not stated | 232 |
| Jun 14, 1996 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, FL, FX, Sportster (1996): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 96V103000 | Crash risk | 251 |
| Jul 20, 1972 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster (1972): SuspensionNo. 72V186000 | Other or not stated | 1,500 |
| Oct 29, 1971 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster (1972): SuspensionNo. 71V197000 | Other or not stated | 1,600 |
| May 27, 1971 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster (1971): WheelsNo. 71V091000 | Other or not stated | 508 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Sportster have?
6 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson Sportster, for 13,592 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson Sportster?
Visibility: named in 12 of the 59 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson Sportster, then engine and engine cooling (11). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.