3
recalls
The Harley-Davidson XL1200C has 3 recalls covering 81,174 vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2021: 1
Units affected
81K
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson XL1200C, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system7
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Power train4
- Engine3
- Structure3
- Visibility3
- Exterior lighting1
- Complaints
- 28
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 62K units
- Electrical system1 · 19K units
Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C, XL1200CX, XL1200NS, XL1200X and 3 more (2019-2021): Exterior lightingNo. 21V225000 | Crash risk | 31,346 |
| Dec 19, 2006 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C, XL1200L, XL1200R, XL50 and 4 more (2007): Electrical systemNo. 06V476000 | Crash risk | 18,758 |
| May 7, 2004 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flhpei, Flhpi, Flhr, Flhrci and 28 more (2003): Exterior lightingNo. 04V218000 | Crash risk | 31,070 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. 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 XL1200C have?
3 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson XL1200C, for 81,174 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Electrical system: named in 7 of the 28 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson XL1200C, then engine and engine cooling (4). 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.