2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster.

Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Tires1

What owners report

2015-07-13, Tires
I PURCHASED A USED HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL, FLHXS WITH 8,300 MILES. UPON CLOSE INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL WAS SPLITTING NEXT TO THE BEAD. MY DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE UNDER WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE TO ME. TIRE WAS A DUNLOP 408F, 130B/60/19. *TR
2015-05-22, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK (NA) MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MADE CONTACT WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK, WHICH DAMAGED THE INSULATION COVERING OF THE WIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800.
2015-02-24, Unknown Or Other
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A SHARK ROW MOTORCYCLE HELMET, MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 22, 2013 - JUNE,2013. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14E086000 ( EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PP
2014-09-29, Power Train
MT CLUTCH FAILED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY JUST WENT OUT WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR

2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster questions

Does the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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