Model year record

2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X recalls & problems

The 2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 16, 2022

Other › Labels

Recall 22V1600004,177 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid

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.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	1	—
Engine	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
I purchased my 2022 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle brand-new in May 2022. The motorcycle has experienced repeated, unpredictable engine stalling and electrical problems that I believe present a serious safety risk. In October 2025, while traveling approximately 65â70 mph on Highway 99, the engine unexpectedly stalled. My turn signals and hazard lights also stopped functioning, although the instruments and headlight remained on. I was fortunate to safely coast to the shoulder. The motorcycle did not immediately restart. In February 2026, the motorcycle experienced another electrical/no-start condition. After I moved the handlebars and wiring, it eventually started. I did not feel…
Oct 7, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.