2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report brake fluid label detachment and headlight bulb failures among the affected motorcycles within this model year.

The XL1200X shares recalls involving brake system labeling and headlight bulb defects. These recalls address safety-related components impacting braking and visibility.

• Brake fluid warning labels. Recall 22V160000 affects 4177 motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps, causing non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 122. This increases the risk of improper brake maintenance and possible crashes. Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels or dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge.
• Headlight bulb failure. Recall 21V225000 covers 31,346 motorcycles including the 2021 XL1200X. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, resulting in loss of both high and low beams. Reduced visibility creates a crash risk. Dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield free of charge starting April 15, 2021.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could clarify options for relief.