Model year record

2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N recalls & problems

The 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMar 31, 2021

Headlights › Bulbs

Recall 21V22500031,346 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.

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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power train	1	0	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Power train
The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson 883 Ironhorse. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle, the transmission slipped out of gear. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Jun 1, 2021 · 2,000 miles

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