4
recalls
The Harley-Davidson XL has 4 recalls covering 184,525 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1990: 2
Units affected
185K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 XL by component
- Electrical system2 · 5,182 units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 179K units
Harley-Davidson XL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2004 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna, Dyna Glide, Dyna WIDE-GLIDE, Road King and 4 more (2004-2005): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 04V465000 | Fire | 2,828 |
| Oct 22, 1996 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX, Softail, XL (1994-1997): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 96V204000 | Crash risk | 176,515 |
| Nov 4, 1990 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL (1989-1990): Electrical systemNo. 90V002000 | Fire | 1,914 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL (1990): Electrical systemNo. 90V102000 | Other or not stated | 3,268 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL. 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 XL have?
4 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson XL, for 184,525 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson XL?
Visibility: named in 2 of the 7 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson XL, then electrical system (1). 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.