RECALLS — HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER S
Harley-Davidson Sportster S recalls
Harley-Davidson Sportster S model years 2021–2026 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
03- Steering#2026064
1,069 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the recall repairs completed by a Harley-Davidson dealer during recall 0190 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-486) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. On certain motorcycles, the upper triple clamp could fracture. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the upper triple clamp.
- Steering#2025486
1,062 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the upper triple clamp could fracture. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the upper triple clamp.
- Lights And Instruments#2022038
534 units affected
Issue: The speedometer and neutral indicator may not display when the motorcycle is started, if the instrument cluster temperature is below 0 °C. Note: If this happens, the instrument cluster will display a black screen with an error message. Safety Risk: Riding a motorcycle without a speedometer or a neutral indicator could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster module software.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada