2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883n recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Lights
What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
What could happen: A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2019 XL883N.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 21V225000 (manufacturer code 0177).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-258-2464.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
Consequence: A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883n owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
03/17/2023 · Engine
I was riding my motorcycle on 2-11-23 heading home on the I75 highway and suddenly the engine stop working. With the bike losing speed I moved towards the shoulder pointing with my hands, the motorcycle stops and never started again. According a preliminary revision the Motor Oil bypassed into the primary due to a defective or failing seal, running out of o…
06/12/2020 · Electrical system
WITH ONLY ABOUT 4800 MILES ON A 2019 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 IRON - MY VOLTAGE REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING - BIKE WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. I WAS RIDING ON HIGHWAY I-30 FROM GARLAND, TX TO GREENVILLE, TX - LIGHTS WERE GOING OFF ON THE SPEEDOMETER, I MADE IT TO EXIT 94, GOT OFF HIGHWAY AND BIKE STOPPED DEAD…