Model year record
The 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, otherStorage › Tank assembly | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
DEFECTIVE RELIEF PORT ON THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND OVERHEAT.
FUEL VALVE (DIAPHRAM) FAILED.
ENGINE TIMING PLUG MILLING FAILED.
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER 1996, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. RECALL #96V204000. *AK
CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING RECALL WORK ON THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FUEL SUPPLY VALVES, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. *AK *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.