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2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-160 the manufacturer reports only 99.9% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 99.9%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200x has problems

1 complaint 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 system10
Engine10
Exterior lighting10

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

1 recall

2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200x 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.

100%repaired · 2023 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 22V-160 · Mar 16, 2022 · 4,177 vehicles · 4,175 repaired

Risk. Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing 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

2022 vs. every other XL1200x 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 XL1200x median. How we score

'10'15'16'19'20'21'22
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What XL1200x owners report

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

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 65–70 mph on Highway 99, the…
Complaint 11772951 · Oct 22, 2026

Own a 2022 XL1200x?

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