repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250s, 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 September 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250s has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system
5Engine
4Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250s 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.
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 RA1250s 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 RA1250s median. How we score
'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RA1250s owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The engine stalled when I was exiting the freeway due to the charging system failure. This is the second time the charging system failed. The first failure has been documented on NHTSA complaint number 11746092. I paid the Harley Davidson SLC dealership in April 2024 to have the charging system…
The charging system for the battery failed when I was on an out of state road trip. The voltage of the bike would drop between 11 and 12 volts when slowing down. I slowed down to make a tight turn on a canyon highway when the bike lost power and stalled. The motorcycle continued to stall several…
2021 H-D Pan America charging system (stator and/or rotor) failing per dealer testing. Not covered by warranty or extended warranty. Motorcycle is currently at the dealer awaiting parts. Was advised not to ride it because it could run erratic, shut off unexpectedly (very dangerous), fail to start,…
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