2008 Harley-Davidson Xl883 recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Harley-Davidson Xl883 under individual trim or body names rather than "Xl883", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2008 Harley-Davidson Xl883 owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
07/23/2013 · Wheels / tires
EXPERIENCED LOOSE HANDLING. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CATASTROPHIC REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. BECAUSE OF THIS, REAR BRAKE DISK AND PADS WERE GLAZED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. INTERNET SEARCHES AND PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS OF OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY SHOW THIS PART FAILURE IS VERY COMMON. *TR
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