2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-030 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250 has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system60
Engine50
Fuel/propulsion system40
Vehicle speed control20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

83%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 22V-030 · Jan 25, 2022 · 3,917 vehicles · 3,255 repaired

Risk. Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other RA1250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RA1250 median. How we score

'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RA1250 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The motorcycle has no power when passing a vehicle do to a bad stator and charging system. The motorcycle is currently at the dealer Loss of power when passing a vehicle Yes this issue has been confirmed by the dealer No warning lights or messages. There are no replacement parts for this issue…
Complaint 11620916 · Oct 20, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the electronics of the motorcycle malfunction with many (more than 10) DTCs. Yes its available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I am at risk when the this…
Complaint 11568995 · Jan 31, 2024
The fuel pump on my HD motorcycle had been making lots of noise. I had it in the shop for this reason before.. The bike was supposed to be fixed.. I went for a ride with my son and when I pulled out on the highway getting up to highway speed the bike quit without warning.. This was on a two-lane…
Complaint 11523869 · May 25, 2023

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